MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
spare wheel missing
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch panel (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling wheel arch panel (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
spare wheel missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre out of shape
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel cap area corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre out of shape
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel cap area corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NU08 LYP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 LYP, 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 NU08 LYP registered?
NU08 LYP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.
Is NU08 LYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for NU08 LYP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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