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RA57 NUJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

114,127 mi
Last recorded114,127 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 NUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 114,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 111,184 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 111,184 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,879 miles

Offside Front tyre perished.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 106,844 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill top panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by seat (5.2.6)

corrosion starting offside rear inner wheelarch in boot

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,844 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 103,785 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2016 100,920 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 100,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 99,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 92,550 miles

rear tyres deterioated

rear tyres on 2.5mm

fuel cap area slightly corroded

offside front bumper end cap slightly insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2014 92,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres on 2.5mm

fuel cap area slightly corroded

offside front bump end cap slight insecure

rear tyres deterioated

Fail 10 Jan 2014 92,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear tyres perishing

slight corrosion aound fuel filler flap area

Fail 9 Jan 2013 81,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyre walls perishing.

slight movement offside track rod end.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,537 miles

rear tyre walls perishing.

slight movement offside track rod end.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,821 miles

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush bonding starting to separate.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush bonding starting to separate.

offside front tyre wearing out on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,095 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 58,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RA57 NUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 RA57 NUJ, 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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RA57 NUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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