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AJ58 FWA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,496 mi
Last recorded151,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 151,496 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting fuel filler cap rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x6 hole in pass sills (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x1 hole in drivers sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board blow from flexi (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 140,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 140,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Petrol flap housing corroded and adrift (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape bulged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 130,767 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler flap has corrosion around outside of flap

Pass 18 Jul 2016 120,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake has low effort

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 120,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake has low effort

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,393 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 104,611 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 88,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,115 miles

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

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

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

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre slightly bulged

offside rear tyre slightly bulged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,809 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,569 miles

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

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

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 FWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ58 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

AJ58 FWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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