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NV08 KXD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,117 mi
Last recorded76,117 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 KXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 76,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,618 miles

Heavy corrosion on the under body and chassis

Fail 16 Mar 2019 66,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded next to the rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion on the under body and chassis

Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,244 miles

eml on

exhaust blowing slightly at flexi

under side starting to corrode

Fail 31 Mar 2018 58,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

eml on

exhaust blowing slightly at flexi

under side starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2017 49,459 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2015 47,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 May 2015 47,636 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2014 45,310 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 45,310 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 40,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 31,385 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,340 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 KXD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

NV08 KXD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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