MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR axle mounting areas holed (inner sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR inner arch areas holed, multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OS and NS inner sills holed along entire length (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OS outer sill holed, and above sill by bottom of door holed x2 on panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF inner arch area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle has heavy all over corrosion.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All over corrosion to vehicle underside, floorpans and suspension areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR inner arch areas (nearside is holed at the front and rear of the arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All over corrosion to vehicle underside, floorpans and suspension areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
NS and OS sills corroded
NSF and OSF upper inner arch areas corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
NS and OS sills corroded
NSF and OSF upper inner arch areas corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
OSR tyre close to limit and cracked around outer edge of tread
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)
OSR tyre close to limit and cracked around outer edge of tread
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brakes have a slight bind
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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NU08 GLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 NU08 GLJ, 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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NU08 GLJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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