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NU58 CGO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,967 mi
Last recorded52,967 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 CGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 52,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cracking inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,580 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE

FUEL FILTER HEAVILY CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITTING IN THE CORDS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Fail 6 Nov 2015 48,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE

FUEL FILTER HEAVILY CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITTING IN THE CORDS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,846 miles

slight cracking on sidewalls and tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2014 39,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight cracking on sidewalls and tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,203 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 30,199 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,009 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking within the tread pattern

Pass 8 Dec 2011 13,470 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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NU58 CGO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NU58 CGO, 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 NU58 CGO registered?

NU58 CGO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is NU58 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU58 CGO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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