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NU08 WTM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 83,355 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,026 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,519 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 77,519 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,860 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR TO SILL AND SUSPENSION TURRETS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 73,860 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR TO SILL AND SUSPENSION TURRETS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively RUSTED AND PITTED CAR BEEN STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BODY AND SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively RUSTED AND PITTED CAR BEEN STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BODY AND SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,898 miles

power steer pipes rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2016 56,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

power steer pipes rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear corrosion on sill

Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear corrosion on sill

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 50,889 miles

both front tyres low inner/outer edges

o/s and n/s bottom ball joint rubber boots cracked

rear number plate fading

Fail 8 Mar 2014 50,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low inner/outer edges

o/s and n/s bottom ball joint rubber boots cracked

rear number plate fading

Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,952 miles

Both front bottom ball joint boots are cracked

Both rear tyres are cracking

Exhaust centre section is corroded

Front wipers are poor

Gear box oil leak

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Steering rack is damp

Unable to fully check the o/s/r seat belt due to a child seat been fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre is misshaped

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,255 miles

both bottom arms bushes cracking

front discs lipped,corroding, and grooved

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,322 miles

both front tyres low

front discs grooved and lipped

Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low

front discs grooved and lipped

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 WTM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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