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NM08 JGX

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 JGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 117,088 miles

sills corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 12 May 2020 116,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap detreated

sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,816 miles

Backbox exhaust hanger snapped but still adequately supported

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 107,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Backbox exhaust hanger snapped but still adequately supported

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 104,389 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 104,347 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,538 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 102,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 10,010 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 83,181 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,379 miles

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

secondary bonnet catch fault

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,951 miles

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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NM08 JGX is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NM08 JGX, 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 NM08 JGX registered?

NM08 JGX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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