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NB08 JPV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,012 mi
Last recorded70,012 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 JPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,012 miles

n/s/ number plate lamp inop

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes split and debonding

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

service???

Fail 9 Feb 2019 70,012 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/ number plate lamp inop

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes split and debonding

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

service???

Pass 20 Jan 2018 67,117 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,624 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 58,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,867 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,796 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2011 40,261 miles

Nearside 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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NB08 JPV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JPV, 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 JPV registered?

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

Is NB08 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB08 JPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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