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NJ58 OZT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,259 mi
Last recorded56,259 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 OZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 56,259 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front + rear inner seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 54,813 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 52,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,456 miles

Front pans corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 83,289 miles

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

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

Front pans corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,767 miles

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

Underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 46,767 miles

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

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

Underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,453 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 42,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,669 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,409 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

abs wiring o/s not in bracket

both bottom ball joint boots split

o/s cv boot has small grease leak

o/s front flexy pipe close to the wheel but not catching

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 OZT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ58 OZT registered?

NJ58 OZT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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