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NV08 XTX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,154 mi
Last recorded65,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 XTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 65,154 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,895 miles

Offside Front chassis rail corroding

corrosion under n/s/f wheel arch/subframe mount point.Not yet excessive

play in n/s/f suspension top assembly with suspension hanging

power steering pipes corroded

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Fail 20 Jan 2023 64,883 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis rail corroding

corrosion under n/s/f wheel arch/subframe mount point.Not yet excessive

play in n/s/f suspension top assembly with suspension hanging

power steering pipes corroded

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,729 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing assy.has play with suspension hanging

Offside Front floor corroding

corrosion forming under n/s/f wheel arch by subframe mount

Fail 22 Jan 2022 64,712 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch corroded by subframe and brake flexi mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bearing assy.has play with suspension hanging

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

Offside Front floor corroding

corrosion forming under n/s/f wheel arch by subframe mount

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,176 miles

Offside Front floor corroding.Not yet holed or excessive

corrosion forming under both front wheel arches,close to subframe mounts.

Fail 20 Jan 2021 64,153 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroding.Not yet holed or excessive

corrosion forming under both front wheel arches,close to subframe mounts.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension top assembly has play with suspension hanging

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2020 63,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top assembly has play with suspension hanging

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2019 62,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear vehicle sill backings corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2019 62,959 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear vehicle sill backings corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,369 miles

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

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

exhaust back box hanger broken.exhaust still supported by other hanger.

o/s/r and n/s/r sill backings corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2018 62,369 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box hanger broken.exhaust still supported by other hanger.

o/s/r and n/s/r sill backings corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2017 61,760 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,075 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)

n/s/f drive shaft joint noisy

Fail 15 May 2015 60,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

n/s/f drive shaft joint noisy

Pass 31 May 2014 47,198 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 39,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,665 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 XTX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

NV08 XTX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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