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NJ08 VYY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,350 mi
Last recorded115,350 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,350 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 115,349 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,323 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 109,680 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 109,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,437 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes are worn

exhaust system is weak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,260 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

NJ08 VYY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NJ08 VYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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