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MV08 NJO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,929 mi
Last recorded70,929 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 NJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,929 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 70,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 69,005 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,526 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKING PERISHING ON TREADS. SIZE 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED CORRODED BEHIND AXLE (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKING PERISHING ON TREADS. SIZE 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,889 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,576 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,909 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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MV08 NJO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV08 NJO, 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 MV08 NJO registered?

MV08 NJO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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