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AJ57 UJV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,311 mi
Last recorded34,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 34,311 miles

Both rear axle bushes beginning to perish

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Jan 2020 34,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bushes beginning to perish

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,247 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 32,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,718 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Jan 2016 25,718 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,571 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking up

o/s/f tyre cracking up

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pipe leaking

nearside front tyre sidewall slighly damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2011 16,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pipe leaking

nearside front tyre sidewall slighly damaged

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 UJV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

AJ57 UJV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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