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AJ08 ECS

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,374 mi
Last recorded49,374 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 ECS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 49,374 miles

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

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

water leak no anteefeeze

Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,404 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 30,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,357 miles

front disc.s rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,501 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,869 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,225 miles

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

Offside 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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AJ08 ECS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ08 ECS, 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 AJ08 ECS registered?

AJ08 ECS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AJ08 ECS safe to buy?

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