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NM08 AYV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,162 mi
Last recorded56,162 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 AYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 56,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,412 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 53,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seals both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 46,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides small cracks all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 41,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 37,262 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 34,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,381 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,060 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,813 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,041 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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NM08 AYV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NM08 AYV, 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 NM08 AYV registered?

NM08 AYV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is NM08 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 AYV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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