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NJ08 JXA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,697 mi
Last recorded69,697 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 JXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,697 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 69,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,581 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 68,530 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,433 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,414 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly damage and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides front and rear inner sill slightly corroded

both sides front tyres low on outer edges

cracking on both sides rear tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,391 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,634 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi poor condition

fuel filter corroded

osr wheel bearing noisey when rotated,but has no play or roughness

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,123 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,334 miles

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

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

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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NJ08 JXA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NJ08 JXA, 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 NJ08 JXA registered?

NJ08 JXA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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