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NH57 KJF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,944 mi
Last recorded70,944 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 KJF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,944 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed WIRE FOULING O/S DRIVE SHAFT (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,258 miles

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

WEAR IN N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,258 miles

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

WEAR IN N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,874 miles

both rear tyres nearing 2mm.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 49,874 miles

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

both rear tyres nearing 2mm.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,670 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,824 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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NH57 KJF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NH57 KJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NH57 KJF?

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What year was NH57 KJF registered?

NH57 KJF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is NH57 KJF safe to buy?

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