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NX58 PZU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,667 mi
Last recorded65,667 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 PZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 65,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 57,495 miles

Offside hand brake effort low

coolant level low

Fail 22 Dec 2017 57,495 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside hand brake effort low

coolant level low

Pass 23 Dec 2016 47,796 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,535 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 40,535 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,399 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 34,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,105 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 28,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,887 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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NX58 PZU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NX58 PZU, 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 NX58 PZU registered?

NX58 PZU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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