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CP57 NJN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,629 mi
Last recorded89,629 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 NJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel hose insecure filler neck/cap housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch, multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 165/65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LEG. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 89,127 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 165/65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LEG. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 87,249 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 87,073 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure n/s/r inner wing/petrol filler excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,942 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,195 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,307 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,307 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,605 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 48,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,231 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,824 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,823 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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CP57 NJN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CP57 NJN, 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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CP57 NJN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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