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NV08 OLR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,869 mi
Last recorded61,869 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside inner & outer sill corroded.

Offside inner & outer sill corroded.

fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 61,869 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box mount broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill hole in inner sill

Nearside inner & outer sill corroded.

Offside inner & outer sill corroded.

fuel filler neck corroded.

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,361 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside center sill corroded.

Rear near side & off side sills corroded.

fuel filling neck corroded.

wet test.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 50,360 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside center sill corroded.

fuel filling neck corroded.

wet test.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,369 miles

Full exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 47,355 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,683 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Front exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Strongly advise! tyre cracking

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

slight knocking noise from brake pedal

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,649 miles

drivers side rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,291 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,601 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 OLR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc 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 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

NV08 OLR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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