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NH08 UOW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,115 mi
Last recorded51,115 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 UOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 51,115 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 44,616 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 44,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 42,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

vechile underside corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 38,473 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 33,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 29,704 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 May 2014 24,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,274 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,870 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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NH08 UOW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NH08 UOW, 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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NH08 UOW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for NH08 UOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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