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NJ57 CBV

2008 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

86,684 mi
Last recorded86,684 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 CBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 86,684 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, to floor, front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, front plus centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 83,446 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 83,445 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 81,865 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,563 miles

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

various points corrosion underside but not excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,405 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 69,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,594 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 67,593 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [rear half] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,188 miles

both front tyre shoulders scubbing but not to cords

Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre shoulders scubbing but not to cords

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,887 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 49,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,964 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 39,964 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,409 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 32,409 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 25,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,370 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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NJ57 CBV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NJ57 CBV, 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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NJ57 CBV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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