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AJ58 ECF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 ECF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,634 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 84,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,892 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 80,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,282 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,461 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front inner sill and both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,623 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 68,464 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,850 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,353 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 22 Sep 2015 53,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 43,544 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,459 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,532 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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AJ58 ECF 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 AJ58 ECF, 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 ECF registered?

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

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