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CN58 JHJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 83,880 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 70,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,661 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both In beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 55,661 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both In beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,588 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 46,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,177 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,993 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 21,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 16,810 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 11,577 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 11,575 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CN58 JHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN58 JHJ, 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 CN58 JHJ registered?

CN58 JHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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