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NU08 YXT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,050 mi
Last recorded35,050 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,050 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,919 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 33,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,796 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 32,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,655 miles

Slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,655 miles

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

Slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,725 miles

nsf and osf tyre walls cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,890 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 YXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

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

Is NU08 YXT safe to buy?

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