CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU08 UKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,351 mi
Last recorded82,351 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,351 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 panel/fuel flap area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items attached to interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported support brackets broke off (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/lower section of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers door aperture (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filler (cap) pipe badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,053 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead vicinity in front of brake pedal (3.3.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel filler door area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road test conducted to verify vehicle safety regards defect found on rear trailing arm pin/bushes

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under rear door hatch (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,053 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead vicinity in front of brake pedal (3.3.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel filler door area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road test conducted to verify vehicle safety regards defect found on rear trailing arm pin/bushes

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under rear door hatch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,315 miles

Fuel filler flap area corroded

Fuel tank filler tube corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,696 miles

nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,048 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,367 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,382 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU08 UKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU08 UKJ?

You can check the full history of NU08 UKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU08 UKJ registered?

NU08 UKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is NU08 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 UKJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU08 UKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU08 UKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.