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NV08 OBR

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,724 mi
Last recorded59,724 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 OBR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 59,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 59,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split and (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 55,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Note: nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen effectively.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 50,900 miles

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

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

Note: o/s/r tyre deteriorated.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,035 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 40,512 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 May 2013 40,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2012 33,462 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 33,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 27,241 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 OBR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

NV08 OBR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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