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AJ58 LWG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,368 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,327 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 71,168 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no clearing screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

bonnet catch broken

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,782 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 63,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,018 miles

n/s and o/s/f suspension sub-frame mountings corroded.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s/f suspension sub-frame mountings corroded.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,778 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 45,688 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,742 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 25,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LWG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

AJ58 LWG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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