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NM08 KTJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 KTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2022 86,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose damaged Fuel filler neck badly rusted and won't seal. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch badly rusted and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount near N/s sill rusted and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount near O/s sill rusted and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and floor areas badly rusted. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mount rusted away from chassis. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch badly rusted and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret and boot floor rusted and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under N/S wheel Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and floor areas badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor no longer attached to rear panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure Floor rusted around seat mount. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Floor around seat mount badly rusted. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drivers seat won't tilt.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Many structural areas are very badly rusted. The structural integrity of the whole car is compromised.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,453 miles

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2021 85,449 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2020 84,473 miles

Surface corrosion on mech.componets, and mature corrosion on the front sub-frame mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,522 miles

Surface corrosion on some mech.components and front sub frame mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,517 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 78,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play rear two (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,451 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 65,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,553 miles

osf nsf bottom wishbone arms split

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,988 miles

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

front tyres inner eages

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,547 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,301 miles

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 KTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 KTJ, 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 KTJ registered?

NM08 KTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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