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NJ58 OZS

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,584 mi
Last recorded32,584 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 OZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,584 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 32,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has lots of corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jan 2022 32,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2022 32,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,118 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 30,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 28,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle coil spring (5.2.3 (f))

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

Coil spring missing and directional control affected fouling n/s/f tyre (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 22,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,187 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,569 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 13,569 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,101 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,878 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 OZS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey 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 OZS, 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 OZS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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