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NU08 YXE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,495 mi
Last recorded105,495 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,495 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 105,495 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,192 miles

bottom arm rear bushs splitting but still doing its job

engine management light on

front number plate discolouring

slight play in offside rack arm

Fail 22 Aug 2017 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bottom arm rear bushs splitting but still doing its job

engine management light on

front number plate discolouring

slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,145 miles

2 bolts loose on back of gear box

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,819 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,819 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,733 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,250 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,068 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,529 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,528 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 YXE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 YXE registered?

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

Is NU08 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 YXE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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