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NX08 YWU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,746 mi
Last recorded87,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,028 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,614 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 75,614 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,410 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,986 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 58,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,894 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 52,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front No plate starting to delaminate

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 46,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front No plate starting to delaminate

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 YWU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

NX08 YWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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