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AJ58 JTV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,008 mi
Last recorded94,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 JTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

ubcc

Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and nearside rear exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy and nearside rear exhaust pipe joints (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and accessories (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 87,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and nearside rear exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy and nearside rear exhaust pipe joints (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and accessories (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,545 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 79,545 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust system corroded too excess

Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust system corroded too excess

Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,740 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,031 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 61,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195x45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 56,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,550 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

radiator slight leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 40,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator slight leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,608 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,759 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 15,759 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust very rusty and slightly blowing on joint

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 JTV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JTV, 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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AJ58 JTV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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