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NU58 SHJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,111 mi
Last recorded81,111 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 81,111 miles

structure corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2020 81,106 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

structure corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,900 miles

ADVISE ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR HEAVILY CORRODED THIS WILL CAUSE MAJOR PROBLEMS

Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,298 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Offside rear tyre cracking

Suspect rear brake check required

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,880 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 51,643 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,355 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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NU58 SHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NU58 SHJ, 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 NU58 SHJ registered?

NU58 SHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is NU58 SHJ safe to buy?

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