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NU58 UUY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,259 mi
Last recorded76,259 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 UUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2022 76,259 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexible pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,881 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis legs, close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wheel arch areas, close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arch areas corroded and holed outside a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 74,877 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis legs, close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wheel arch areas, close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arch areas corroded and holed outside a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,675 miles

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

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

Rear bumper mount areas corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 73,672 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting behind flexi detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing, by brake flexi mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear bumper mount areas corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,909 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath vehicle on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,005 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sowing age related cracks on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement starting to unbond (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 68,003 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded & holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear part (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre sowing age related cracks on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement starting to unbond (6.1.D.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,554 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 64,527 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,901 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,901 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 60,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,091 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,876 miles

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 8 Sep 2012 36,734 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,363 miles

Oil leak

front disks pitted

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 UUY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

NU58 UUY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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