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NB08 JPJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,928 mi
Last recorded51,928 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 JPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 51,928 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 51,001 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s front floors corroded

rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,942 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 48,997 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

reverse light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,485 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s and o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 46,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,617 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 44,611 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,553 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 43,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,112 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,792 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,153 miles

Slight corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,664 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushes becoming worn

Nearside rear tyre cracking on the sidewalls

Offside rear tyre cracking on the sidewalls

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 JPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NB08 JPJ, 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 JPJ registered?

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

Is NB08 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB08 JPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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