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ML08 NTJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,815 mi
Last recorded75,815 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 NTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 75,815 miles

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 75,815 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Body Around Fuel Cap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL - BEHIND AXLE BUSH MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL - BEHIND AXLE BUSH MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 75,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

heavy corrosion round fuel cap

Fail 28 Apr 2021 75,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

heavy corrosion round fuel cap

Fail 18 Mar 2021 75,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

around fuel cap corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel binding

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,883 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel binding

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,779 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 58,779 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,570 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,304 miles

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,745 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 36,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking inbetween the tread.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,590 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 29,590 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 25,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 18,794 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,466 miles

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

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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ML08 NTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML08 NTJ, 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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ML08 NTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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