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NU58 FFY

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,030 mi
Last recorded53,030 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 FFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,030 miles

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 10 Mar 2021 53,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front suspension arm bushes perished/cracking no movement

both inner and outer sills & floor corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 50,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front suspension arm bushes perished/cracking no movement

both inner and outer sills & floor corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush sliightly spilt but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 46,455 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust system not supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside rear brake low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush sliightly spilt but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,150 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 44,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside in general (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,566 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,862 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 27,862 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn/thin

Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,959 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 35,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding

Fail 11 Nov 2011 27,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 FFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NU58 FFY, 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 FFY registered?

NU58 FFY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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