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NU08 GNK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,373 mi
Last recorded48,373 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 GNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 48,373 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting area[fuel filler area] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank area (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,351 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,619 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

front and rear exhaust hangers insecure

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,201 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 37,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,552 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 34,552 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,681 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,426 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,551 miles

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

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

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

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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NU08 GNK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU08 GNK, 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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NU08 GNK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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