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NX08 TUY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,774 mi
Last recorded104,774 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 TUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 104,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle bushes perished

fuel filler pipe corroded but cap sill sealing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,966 miles

Upper RUST PATCHES ON UPPER BODY SMALL HOLE NEAR DRIVERS DOOR OUTER SKIN MOT TOOL USED

Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Upper RUST PATCHES ON UPPER BODY SMALL HOLE NEAR DRIVERS DOOR OUTER SKIN MOT TOOL USED

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,452 miles

SLIGHT RUST O/S BODY AND SILL

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,354 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f + o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/r + o/s/r (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r + o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,813 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 74,745 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,003 miles

FUEL FLITER CORRODED

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,869 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,597 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 TUY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TUY, 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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NX08 TUY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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