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NU08 YXZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,945 mi
Last recorded40,945 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,445 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 33,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Catching broken spring (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Tank/ fuel filter. Dripping petrol (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,620 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 32,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,487 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 31,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,242 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,206 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 28,207 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

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

Is NU08 YXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 YXZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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