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NX08 TVO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,661 mi
Last recorded139,661 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 137,900 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front outer sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust has had clamps fitted and pulling to nearside, very close to fuel tank

fuel cap area badly corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Aug 2016 137,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord also (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front outer sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust has had clamps fitted and pulling to nearside, very close to fuel tank

fuel cap area badly corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,523 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 123,522 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2014 109,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 109,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,011 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 82,011 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,675 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 TVO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 NX08 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

NX08 TVO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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