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NB08 JPU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,284 mi
Last recorded66,284 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 JPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 66,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated Small hole in floor. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Large hole in sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Large hole in sill and rear lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,535 miles

Cooling level low

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,110 miles

Central Rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 63,110 miles

Central Rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,212 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 60,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,769 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,980 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,792 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,072 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 JPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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