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NJ58 OAM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 OAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 78,971 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch section holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,981 miles

Brake and fuel pipes along underside of car. (Inspections limited because of covers).

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake and fuel pipes along underside of car. (Inspections limited because of covers).

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,252 miles

Brake pipes and fuel pipes along underside of car - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,252 miles

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

Brake pipes and fuel pipes along underside of car - inspections limited because of covers.

Fuel system component insecure FUEL FILTER (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DIP BEAM (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high MAIN BEAM (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,997 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,487 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 OAM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

NJ58 OAM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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