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NL08 JWW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,757 mi
Last recorded73,757 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 JWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,757 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 73,757 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,085 miles

Front windscreen outside swept area is cracked on n/s

Rear rear most bracket is badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front steering rack boots are badley twisted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 69,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose split pins missing (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear most bracket is badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front steering rack boots are badley twisted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 64,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,244 miles

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

No reverse light

Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,244 miles

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

No reverse light

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,815 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted / corroded but not weakened

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,257 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,257 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 JWW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NL08 JWW, 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 JWW registered?

NL08 JWW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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