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NU08 GKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,156 mi
Last recorded62,156 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 GKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,156 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 62,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,375 miles

Advanced corrosion on P.A.S. Pipes and main brake pipe

Fail 3 Apr 2019 57,375 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front,center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing Split pin missing from Nearside track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on P.A.S. Pipes and main brake pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2018 53,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush as slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 53,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front fexi blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush spilt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush as slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,597 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

nsr and osr axle bushes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,010 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 45,010 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,648 miles

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

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

nsr tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,999 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,306 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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NU08 GKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 NU08 GKJ, 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 NU08 GKJ registered?

NU08 GKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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