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NU08 YYD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,090 mi
Last recorded61,090 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 61,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,775 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 2 Nov 2018 54,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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 6 Nov 2017 49,506 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2017 49,506 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 45,647 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,640 miles

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

both front suspension arm back bushes slightly de bonded

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5 mm low on edges and has 2 small cuts in tread

nearside front wheel has slight buckle

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn to 3mm lower on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,640 miles

both front suspension arm back bushes slightly de bonded

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5 mm low on edges and has 2 small cuts in tread

nearside front wheel has slight buckle

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn to 3mm lower on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,947 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 19,509 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,272 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 YYD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

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

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