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FM08 NJU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,130 mi
Last recorded63,130 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 NJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 63,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 63,123 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,422 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under Surface Rust

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,831 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,451 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s+o/s inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s+o/s inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside & nearside front wiper blades starting to tear.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 58,241 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside & nearside front wiper blades starting to tear.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,057 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 54,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,180 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2015 48,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,296 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,921 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)

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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FM08 NJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM08 NJU, 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 FM08 NJU registered?

FM08 NJU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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