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NV08 OMH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,365 mi
Last recorded72,365 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 OMH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,365 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 72,365 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2017 64,964 miles

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

Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear tyre worn in edge

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2017 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear tyre worn in edge

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil level low

Pass 22 May 2016 57,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount badly corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 50,313 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread but not deep enough

Fail 22 May 2015 50,312 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread but not deep enough

nearside front tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 21 Jun 2014 45,931 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

OSF Wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear tyres cracking

Slight corrosion to front subframe mounts

Pass 28 May 2013 38,309 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2012 30,745 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 22,647 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 22,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 OMH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

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

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