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NU08 MVC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,100 mi
Last recorded63,100 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 MVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 63,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch around fuel cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reverse light inop

Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,956 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,962 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 60,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 58,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,031 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,998 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 52,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,535 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 52,535 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 50,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,332 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,878 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,878 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,670 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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NU08 MVC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

NU08 MVC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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