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NJ58 OZB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,083 mi
Last recorded86,083 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 86,083 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 86,049 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all mounting points on front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 82,640 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 77,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded N/S Inner Wheel Arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Front Axel Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 77,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak Header Tank Split ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded N/S Inner Wheel Arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Front Axel Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 68,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 63,470 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

rear axle bushes splitting

sill/floor edges rusty

Fail 25 May 2021 63,469 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

rear axle bushes splitting

sill/floor edges rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2020 56,643 miles

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear axle bushes splitting

underbody rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,414 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 49,413 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 49,406 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill behind beam axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill behind beam axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 47,468 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in preservative grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 47,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in preservative grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 42,138 miles

Front Advise vehicle tracking to be checked as this may be the cause of the front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inside edge but still satisfies minimum requirements (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inside edge but still satisfies minimum requirements (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,556 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 31,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 31,315 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)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 24,291 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 17,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 17,482 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 3,959 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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NJ58 OZB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

NJ58 OZB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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