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NU58 KXR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 KXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 74,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,554 miles

Both rear axle bush's perished

Fail 5 Feb 2018 66,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear axle bush's perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 58,246 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 58,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,352 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 53,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,779 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

off side rear tyre cut in tread and near side front

slight differance on front brake release

under vehicle corrosion started, and on fuel tank and filter

Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,072 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,491 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 15 Sep 2011 13,491 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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 KXR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR registered?

NU58 KXR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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