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NU08 YXF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,482 mi
Last recorded58,482 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2024 58,482 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,642 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 51,957 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,346 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 49,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 46,492 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 43,588 miles

Both sides inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Corrosion around fuel flap

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside and nearside inner wings corrosion started

Fail 24 Mar 2018 39,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside and nearside inner wings corrosion started

Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing uneven also splitting and cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre outer tread starting to seperate

Fail 14 Mar 2015 26,012 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre outer tread starting to seperate

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,746 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,785 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 YXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

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

Is NU08 YXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 YXF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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