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AJ57 UGH

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,847 mi
Last recorded59,847 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 UGH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 59,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

boot floor corroded out of prescribed areas

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,394 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 58,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,381 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside outer sills are corroded slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2020 55,640 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in rear axle mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm rear mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wing panels in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 55,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor in mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in rear axle mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm rear mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wing panels in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 46,086 miles

front discs corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 31 Jan 2019 46,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rim damaged (5.2.3 (k))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to suspension mouning (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to suspension mouning (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle

brake hose ferrules rusty

exhaust very badly corroded

front brake discs rusty

front lower wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle

under side very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,704 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,221 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 32,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,206 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 27,206 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,363 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,476 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 15,240 miles

tyres cracking around walls

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 UGH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UGH, 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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AJ57 UGH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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