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NY08 NPJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,507 mi
Last recorded43,507 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 NPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on bottom arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,314 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,526 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 30,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,402 miles

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,424 miles

exhaust corroding

rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,859 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 20,852 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,623 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 10,605 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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NY08 NPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NY08 NPJ, 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 NY08 NPJ registered?

NY08 NPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is NY08 NPJ safe to buy?

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