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NU08 OBC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,305 mi
Last recorded91,305 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 OBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,305 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door bottom corroded

oil mist around gearbox

various corrosion underside

Fail 25 Sep 2019 91,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury by fuel filler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door bottom corroded

oil mist around gearbox

various corrosion underside

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has small cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both door seals starting to corrode

oil misting gearbox area

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,430 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 74,266 miles

Both rear Tyre's are perished.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,253 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,457 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 48,158 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,886 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 41,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OBC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

NU08 OBC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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