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NV08 DZY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,154 mi
Last recorded88,154 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 DZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,154 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fuel cap corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,489 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap area has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,612 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 79,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,294 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,710 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to near side rear panel

front brake discs worn

off side rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2012 39,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side front tyre low on pressure

off side rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2011 32,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side front inner cv boot slight leak of grease

off side front tyre cut on sidewall

small stonr chips in windscreen zone a

spare wheel mising from carrier

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side front inner cv boot slight leak of grease

off side front tyre cut on sidewall

small stonr chips in windscreen zone a

spare wheel mising from carrier

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

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 DZY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

NV08 DZY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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