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NX08 RYV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,510 mi
Last recorded59,510 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 RYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 53,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 53,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 53,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body and front inner arches corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 53,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body and front inner arches corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,927 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,929 miles

corrosion to nearside rear body work around petrol cap area

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,312 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 38,312 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken spring near tyre (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush in rear axle (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside front bush in rear axle worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,199 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 31,197 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

slight pitting o/s/f inner brake disc

Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,767 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 23,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 16,596 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 14,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,964 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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NX08 RYV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NX08 RYV, 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 NX08 RYV registered?

NX08 RYV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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