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NU08 JZO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,130 mi
Last recorded42,130 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 JZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2021 42,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength AND O/S/F FRONT FLOORS AND MAIN CHASSI IN 2 AREAS LOOKS VERY RUSTY WEK GRIND BACK AND CHECK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength AND O/S/R INNER BACK ARTCHES ENDS OF SILL BOTH SIDES HAS HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER TO OUTER SILLS FRONT TO REARS LOOK VERY WEAK RUSTY SIGHS OF HOLES GRIND BACK NOW WHILE STILL OK AND WELD BOTH SIDES OF CAR ALL MARKED WITH CRYON INNER TO OUTER SILL BOTH SIDES FRONT TO REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 2 AREAS 1 HAS A CRACK GRIND BACK CHECK CONDITION (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE OLD UNEVEN WEAR SLIGHTLY PERRISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS SLIGHTLY PERRISHED OUTER WALLS AND INNERS CHECK IN FUTURE (5.2.3 (e))

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry req clean re pressure check wax oil grease all sup rubbers springs ect PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK WAX OIL GREASE AFTER WELDING REQ ADVISORY ONLY

Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 37,617 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 37,212 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 37,211 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,230 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 36,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,514 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 30,514 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 26,746 miles

Exhaust hangers are corroded

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

Nearside inner steering rack joint has play in it

both rear tyres are cracking badly

surface corrosion to the brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,945 miles

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,642 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,621 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,742 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 15,742 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,669 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 JZO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JZO, 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 JZO registered?

NU08 JZO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is NU08 JZO safe to buy?

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