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NV08 KWH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,268 mi
Last recorded114,268 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 KWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 114,268 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis cross-member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (seat mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (seat mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 109,808 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 109,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch, marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch, marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 102,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low.perished and tread slightly distorted. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 102,050 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp dim/deteriated almost to excess.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle large mounts/bushes poor (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and nearside front tyre poor on outer edge,perished,split but not to excess.

front brake application/inbalance uneven almost to excess,offside front slight bind apparent and brake discs poor.

oil and coolant just below minimum.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,102 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp dim/deteriated almost to excess.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle large mounts/bushes poor (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and nearside front tyre poor on outer edge,perished,split but not to excess.

front brake application/inbalance uneven almost to excess,offside front slight bind apparent and brake discs poor.

oil and coolant just below minimum.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim compared to offside (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear very slight bind apparent not to excess.

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim compared to offside (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear very slight bind apparent not to excess.

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

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,567 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 73,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,399 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,399 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,230 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2011 40,612 miles

cut in o/s front tyre tread

front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear top strut mnt

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 KWH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KWH, 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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NV08 KWH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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