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NJ58 NZP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,567 mi
Last recorded45,567 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 NZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 45,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs by axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

different size tyres from front to rear

o/s/f tyre heavily perished

Fail 16 Oct 2020 41,709 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor X3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs by axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

different size tyres from front to rear

o/s/f tyre heavily perished

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi damaged & system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted from front to rear

Fail 8 Oct 2019 41,474 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi damaged & system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted from front to rear

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,850 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 40,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,492 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 27,378 miles

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,632 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 14,406 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 14,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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 NZP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NZP, 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 NJ58 NZP registered?

NJ58 NZP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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