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NL08 JWO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,955 mi
Last recorded34,955 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 JWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 34,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 34,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 31,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 29,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 27,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,037 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2017 20,778 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,213 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,961 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,258 miles

brake fluid low warning light wire not conected to cap parking warning light not working

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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NL08 JWO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NL08 JWO, 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 NL08 JWO registered?

NL08 JWO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NL08 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 JWO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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