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NU08 WTL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,047 mi
Last recorded37,047 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 WTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,047 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 35,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,569 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 31,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,380 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 25,377 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,044 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 18,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,682 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,923 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 13,923 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,028 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 WTL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

NU08 WTL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NU08 WTL safe to buy?

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