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BL08 NJX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,903 mi
Last recorded81,903 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 NJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present on chassis (front to rear)

Fail 4 Apr 2022 81,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present on chassis (front to rear)

Pass 4 May 2021 14,724 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 73,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 65,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also void of tread on both edges. 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also void of tread on both edges. 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 59,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,133 miles

offside headlamp full of condensation.

Fail 20 May 2015 49,380 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 49,380 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 39,369 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 39,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,981 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,406 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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BL08 NJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL08 NJX, 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 BL08 NJX registered?

BL08 NJX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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