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NJ08 LSK

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,278 mi
Last recorded65,278 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 LSK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,278 miles

Central exhaust hanger adrift.

Corrosion on floors , floor edges , chassis , sills , under sills and subframes, heavy in places and approaching weak in places.

Fuel filter corroded.

General corrosion on suspension.

Minor engine / gearbox oil leak.

Nearside front lower suspension arm , rearmost bush worn.

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,207 miles

Both outer sills corroded, approaching weak in places.

Corrosion on floors, floor edges, chassis legs.

Corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe.

Frontmost exhaust hanger adrift.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside front lower suspension arm, rearmost bush worn.

Various minor engine / gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,072 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2019 62,070 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,917 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,981 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,098 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edges tread low

Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,007 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,780 miles

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

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 LSK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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