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NM08 KUJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper MacPherson strut attachment play

Fail 12 Feb 2021 61,665 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper MacPherson strut attachment play

Pass 19 Feb 2020 59,648 miles

Nearside Rear SILLS SMALL CORROSION

Offside Rear SILLS SMALL CORROSION

Fail 18 Feb 2020 59,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear SILLS SMALL CORROSION

Offside Rear SILLS SMALL CORROSION

Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,054 miles

Offside Rear SIDE WALLS SMALL CRACKS

Fail 13 Feb 2019 58,044 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear SIDE WALLS SMALL CRACKS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL SMALL CRACKS

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,856 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 55,855 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,630 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,644 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2014 47,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,897 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 40,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 34,160 miles

Both rear tyres perished (cracks in sidewalls)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 34,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished (cracks in sidewalls)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,027 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 KUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

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

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