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NU58 DFX

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,541 mi
Last recorded51,541 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 DFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 51,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,462 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 44,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,058 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2018 34,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front underside floor area starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,980 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear axle main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front chassis underbody (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches, covered by skirts (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre slight cracks

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,877 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 24,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,418 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 21,418 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2012 16,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,941 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 DFX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU58 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

NU58 DFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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