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NU08 OAS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,778 mi
Last recorded116,778 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 OAS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,778 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,148 miles

slight rusting on both sides front floor pan

Fail 5 Jul 2017 97,148 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)

slight rusting on both sides front floor pan

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,506 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jul 2015 84,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

The exhaust system is corroded in places ( but not hold or leaking)

The offside front tyre is geting worn close to the 2mm indicator marks in the tred.

The rear wiper blade rubber is split at the end of the blade.

There is a slight oil leak on the nearside of the gear box.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

The exhaust system is corroded in places ( but not hold or leaking)

The offside front tyre is geting worn close to the 2mm indicator marks in the tred.

The rear wiper blade rubber is split at the end of the blade.

There is a slight oil leak on the nearside of the gear box.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,119 miles

The nearside and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the discs are slightly worn ( both still serviceable).

The offside and nearside front wiper blades are slightly split at the ends of the blades.

The spare tyre is deflated.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

The nearside and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and the discs are slightly worn ( both still serviceable).

The offside and nearside front wiper blades are slightly split at the ends of the blades.

The spare tyre is deflated.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,371 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 71,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,207 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 OAS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OAS, 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 OAS registered?

NU08 OAS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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