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AJ57 LPZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,857 mi
Last recorded90,857 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 LPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 90,857 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor / section under front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor / suspension section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 90,857 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor / section under front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working PRS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor / suspension section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, both wishbone bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front driver seat back rest partially secured. Borderline pass

Fail 15 Mar 2023 87,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper section broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (middle) corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength suspension bed body mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, both wishbone bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front driver seat back rest partially secured. Borderline pass

Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flexi bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 84,737 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded and broken off from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision centre outer floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty warning light not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn inner + outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,317 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 76,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 76,801 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,908 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Showing signs of water leaks around thermostat area.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,594 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 54,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,282 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,536 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,623 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,445 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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AJ57 LPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ57 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

AJ57 LPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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