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NJ08 VJD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,594 mi
Last recorded33,594 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 33,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise both front lower arm rearmost bushes deteriorating

advise corrosion to both outer sills and around front suspension mounts

Pass 12 May 2020 32,945 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 32,943 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 31,597 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 31,595 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 29,694 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 28,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing and chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer side wall of tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Outer side wall of tyre in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2016 26,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,504 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,819 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2013 22,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,885 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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NJ08 VJD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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