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NU08 WXV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,883 mi
Last recorded110,883 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 WXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 110,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 110,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind handbrake cable (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 108,416 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 108,416 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed 30cm from seat belt anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill holed 30cm from mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill 30cm holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,378 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 105,378 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,209 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 104,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 103,326 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,654 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,551 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,886 miles

corrosion started, under vehicle, fuel tank, fuel filter

near side front inner drive shaft gaiter loosing grease

strongly advised off side front wheel rim bent at inner flange

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 40,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

NU08 WXV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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