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NU58 SVR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,363 mi
Last recorded46,363 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 SVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2020 46,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective and exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel filter corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 BOTH tyres side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body badly corroded (around fuel filler cap).

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under side of excessively corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,443 miles

Central Front slight scratches to windscreen

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

under body slight corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2018 43,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front slight scratches to windscreen

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

under body slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,409 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,368 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 39,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 35,548 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,803 miles

rust in front floors and fuel tank

very heavy cracking rear tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,749 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,059 miles

Nearside 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 SVR 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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

NU58 SVR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is NU58 SVR safe to buy?

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