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AJ58 EBK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 EBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 70,124 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills / floor area offside + nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside + nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills offside + nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 66,333 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 61,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,834 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 61,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,436 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,681 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rust around fuel filler

Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,681 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rust around fuel filler

Fail 5 Oct 2012 40,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,344 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,915 miles

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

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

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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AJ58 EBK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ58 EBK, 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 AJ58 EBK registered?

AJ58 EBK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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