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NJ08 JXO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 JXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 67,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,189 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion underside of car

exhaust leak

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded/deteriorated

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arch sub-frame mounting points

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arches

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches

harsh play in nearside front top strut mount

offside and nearside rear axle/trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

parking brake cables corroded/deteriorated

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Fail 11 Mar 2021 60,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub-frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded in places

corrosion underside of car

exhaust leak

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded/deteriorated

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arch sub-frame mounting points

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arches

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches

harsh play in nearside front top strut mount

offside and nearside rear axle/trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

parking brake cables corroded/deteriorated

slight play in offside front top strut mount

tyres (all) under inflated

Fail 4 Mar 2021 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and poor welding to possible repairs

slight play in both front top strut mount bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,704 miles

repairs covered in protective underseal

Fail 28 Feb 2020 58,694 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, chassis rails, inner wheel arches and floorpans

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,684 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 50,684 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,153 miles

Advise corrosion on offside outer seal

Advise offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Fail 10 Jan 2017 46,153 miles

Advise corrosion on offside outer seal

Advise offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,583 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 41,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,158 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 38,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,662 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,334 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,583 miles

advise condition of o/s front tyre

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 JXO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ08 JXO, 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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NJ08 JXO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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