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NV08 DZT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,689 mi
Last recorded36,689 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 DZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 36,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes inside clips etc (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 36,689 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes inside clips etc (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 31,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside front subframe mounting areas (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 31,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside front subframe mounting areas (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 26,610 miles

Coolant leak around thermostat housing ()

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,677 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat. ()

Corrosion evident on floor panel and both inner and outer sills.

Exhaust corroded but not leaking on test.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 23,677 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat. ()

Corrosion evident on floor panel and both inner and outer sills.

Exhaust corroded but not leaking on test.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 20,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 17,619 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 12,111 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,618 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 9,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 8,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 7,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 6,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 5,507 miles

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 DZT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZT, 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 DZT registered?

NV08 DZT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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The MOT history for NV08 DZT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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