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NM08 JHE

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,890 mi
Last recorded47,890 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion around rear suspension mounting areas but not holed

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,782 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sub frame legs (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan join both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,782 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sub frame legs (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan join both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Apr 2015 35,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,548 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 31,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leaking from gear box

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 14,928 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 14,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JHE is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc 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 NM08 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

NM08 JHE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is NM08 JHE safe to buy?

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