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NU08 ULZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,972 mi
Last recorded56,972 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,972 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 165-60-14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" standard (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" standard (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 165-60-14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,834 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 47,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,956 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2015 42,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,510 miles

nearside rear tyre perish

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,515 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 1 Feb 2013 37,515 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 34,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 31,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,055 miles

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

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 ULZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

NU08 ULZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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