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NU08 WXX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 WXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both trailing arm rubber bushes perished

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 76,825 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed by corrosion at front and rear edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed by corrosion at front and rear edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both trailing arm rubber bushes perished

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,701 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 72,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,843 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,295 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2015 52,295 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,385 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,882 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 38,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,359 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 WXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

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

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