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PJ08 NUV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,352 mi
Last recorded27,352 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 NUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,352 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 27,352 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 Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,537 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,142 miles

all 4 tyres very badly cracked

front number plate cracked

items removed from rear view mirror

wheel trims damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2012 18,230 miles

all 4 tyres very badly cracked

brake warning light staying on dash

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing edges

front wishbone bushes unbonded

wheel trims damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2012 18,230 miles

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

all 4 tyres very badly cracked

brake warning light staying on dash

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing edges

front wishbone bushes unbonded

wheel trims damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,611 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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PJ08 NUV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ08 NUV, 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 PJ08 NUV registered?

PJ08 NUV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is PJ08 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 NUV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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