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NH57 OJE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,326 mi
Last recorded61,326 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 52,933 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 52,932 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 45,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 45,859 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 40,188 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 39,118 miles

2x exhaust tail box hangers corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

surface corrosion on inner and outter sills both sides

Fail 25 May 2016 39,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

2x exhaust tail box hangers corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

surface corrosion on inner and outter sills both sides

Pass 1 May 2015 37,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 37,794 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 72,539 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 36,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 34,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 34,676 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 33,189 miles

both rear tyres, outer walls cracking

Fail 8 May 2012 33,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres, outer walls cracking

Pass 10 May 2011 31,915 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 OJE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OJE, 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 NH57 OJE registered?

NH57 OJE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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