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NV08 ETJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,188 mi
Last recorded82,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both front wings corroding at lower A pillar

Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light insecure

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,767 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light insecure

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 75,760 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear number plate light insecure

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,073 miles

rear bumper support brackets corrioded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,059 miles

Offside Front Brake discs rusty on inner faces

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

Pass 13 May 2015 59,934 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

body / bumper damage

Fail 13 May 2015 59,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

body / bumper damage

Pass 23 May 2014 52,451 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 52,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2013 46,488 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 46,488 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 37,184 miles

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

slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 23 May 2011 26,507 miles

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

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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NV08 ETJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NV08 ETJ, 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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NV08 ETJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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