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NB08 JOU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,060 mi
Last recorded77,060 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 JOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,060 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2017 72,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,619 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 8 Jul 2016 67,619 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,010 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

signs of grease weeping from inner clip area of nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,010 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

signs of grease weeping from inner clip area of nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,693 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,078 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter has a slight weepage of grease

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,144 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter has a slight weepage of grease

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,056 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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NB08 JOU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NB08 JOU, 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 NB08 JOU registered?

NB08 JOU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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