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NV08 XTU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,264 mi
Last recorded45,264 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 XTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 45,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red broken lens (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,014 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 40,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,497 miles

coolant level low

Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

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

coolant level low

Fail 8 Oct 2014 32,856 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,856 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 24,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,653 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2012 19,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,535 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 XTU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV08 XTU registered?

NV08 XTU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is NV08 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV08 XTU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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