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NU08 GLJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,865 mi
Last recorded70,865 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 70,865 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,687 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 69,684 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,430 miles

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))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 67,425 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,712 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,712 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,177 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 62,177 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,047 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 55,043 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,863 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 40,863 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,276 miles

Oil leak

front brakes have a slight bind

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,044 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,797 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)

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 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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