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NV08 AYW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,655 mi
Last recorded87,655 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 AYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,655 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,904 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 83,744 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front arm rear bushes perished

Both front inner wings corroded

Both front of outer sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded including support brackets

Fuel filter corroded

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis legs corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,044 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Fuel filter is corroded

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 79,001 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is corroded

Fuel filter is corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,321 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,081 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 58,078 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 48,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,648 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split but not resulting in any excessive movement

Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,035 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 25,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front brake discs worn

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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NV08 AYW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NV08 AYW, 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 NV08 AYW registered?

NV08 AYW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is NV08 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV08 AYW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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