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AJ57 LDY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,135 mi
Last recorded64,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 LDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 64,135 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 61,029 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 59,233 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 57,007 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,384 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 53,073 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 53,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,682 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 49,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,449 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,237 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 21,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake imbalance

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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AJ57 LDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ57 LDY, 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 AJ57 LDY registered?

AJ57 LDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is AJ57 LDY safe to buy?

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