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KU08 NKX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,619 mi
Last recorded90,619 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,619 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 90,616 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,917 miles

front discs corroded

front suspension arm bushes splitting in centre

nsf tyre worn outside edge

rear axel bushes slight movement

osr tyre badly cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front discs corroded

front suspension arm bushes splitting in centre

nsf tyre worn outside edge

rear axel bushes slight movement

osr tyre badly cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch stiff

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel filter rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,993 miles

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How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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KU08 NKX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 NKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 NKX registered?

KU08 NKX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 NKX safe to buy?

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