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ND58 VBX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,771 mi
Last recorded92,771 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND58 VBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,626 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion developing under vehicle within prescribed areas

Hole in centre, inner sill to floor section just outside prescribed limit

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 90,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion developing under vehicle within prescribed areas

Hole in centre, inner sill to floor section just outside prescribed limit

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,709 miles

advise attention to underside of vehicle / ie with referance to corrosion

underside / paneling / floor sections all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places / underseal flaking off / splitting allowing water ingress / small hole developing n/s centre of floor section

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2019 84,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise attention to underside of vehicle / ie with referance to corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge loosing tread pattern / advise on tracking check / adjust when new tyres fitted to front / tyres wearing close to legal limits 165 / 60 / 14

underside / paneling / floor sections all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places / underseal flaking off / splitting allowing water ingress / small hole developing n/s centre of floor section

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,975 miles

underside / components showing general corrosion / advise to clean up / re/underseal

Fail 19 Oct 2018 72,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted o/s/f brake hose routed incorrectly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiter cracked / perished / split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked / perished / advise to replace 165 / 60 / 14

underside / components showing general corrosion / advise to clean up / re/underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,178 miles

exhaust system corroded / becoming advanced in places / hole drilled in back box below tail pipe ?????

fuel filler neck / plastic surround / cap slightly loose

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked / perished 165 / 60 / 14

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places / underseal flaking / splitting allowing water ingress

Fail 16 Oct 2017 55,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear support bush split / unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) o/s/f brake hose twisted / crimped / small cut in outer casing developing (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust system corroded / becoming advanced in places / hole drilled in back box below tail pipe ?????

fuel filler neck / plastic surround / cap slightly loose

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked / perished 165 / 60 / 14

slight twisting on o/s/f brake hose

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places / underseal flaking / splitting allowing water ingress

Pass 6 Oct 2016 48,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front o/s/front tyre small cracks in outer side wall recommend replacement

Fail 6 Oct 2016 48,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracks in rubber down to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front o/s/front tyre small cracks in outer side wall recommend replacement

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,427 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,569 miles

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

long brake pedal

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,501 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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ND58 VBX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ND58 VBX, 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 ND58 VBX registered?

ND58 VBX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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