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NJ58 NUW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,022 mi
Last recorded74,022 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 NUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 74,022 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,388 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassislegs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,696 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear sill panels corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,454 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 65,454 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 57,762 miles

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 14 Nov 2015 57,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

underside in a rusty condition

Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,598 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 44,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,696 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,056 miles

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)

both rear suspension top mounting bushes worn

offside front wheel arch linner loose

Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,972 miles

front brake discs worn on inner face

Fail 18 Nov 2011 23,908 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn on inner face

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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NJ58 NUW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJ58 NUW, 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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NJ58 NUW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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