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CA57 NJX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,880 mi
Last recorded34,880 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 NJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 34,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,826 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion to prescribed areas but not excessive

Fail 21 Sep 2022 33,826 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion to prescribed areas but not excessive

Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,522 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,990 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 31,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,437 miles

Front nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 31,326 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sub-frame mounting areas, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 28,346 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 25,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,901 miles

N/S/F arm bush is starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,496 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 21,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,337 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking and perishing. Close to exposing cords, advise replacement.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,154 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 16,459 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,427 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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CA57 NJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CA57 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 CA57 NJX registered?

CA57 NJX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is CA57 NJX safe to buy?

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