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NU08 MWA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,771 mi
Last recorded92,771 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,771 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,984 miles

Nearside Inner rack joint worn

Offside Inner rack joint worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,129 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,423 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,079 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 46,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre starting to cracke in tread area

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,834 miles

front discs and pads wearing

lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,795 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

lower arm bushes splitting

front discs and pads wearing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,343 miles

bottom arm bushes pulling away

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 MWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA registered?

NU08 MWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is NU08 MWA safe to buy?

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