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ND08 PVT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,660 mi
Last recorded77,660 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 PVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,660 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 77,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,891 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,164 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 51,162 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,007 miles

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

rear wiper split/ front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper split/ front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,517 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,872 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 27,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,181 miles

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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ND08 PVT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ND08 PVT, 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.

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What year was ND08 PVT registered?

ND08 PVT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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