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AK57 AXV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,712 mi
Last recorded58,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,712 miles

underbody corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside outer sill corroding

power steering pipe corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2020 58,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside outer sill corroding

power steering pipe corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2019 57,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

power steering pipes corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2018 56,813 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

power steering pipes corroding

underbody corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2018 56,813 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroding

power steering pipes corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,432 miles

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

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

offside rear inner sill corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2017 56,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear inner sill corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,905 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroding

object inside nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering pipe corroding

rear inner sill corners corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2016 54,905 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroding

object inside nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering pipe corroding

rear inner sill corners corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,227 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 53,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 46,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 38,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,556 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 29,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,958 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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AK57 AXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK57 AXV, 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 AK57 AXV registered?

AK57 AXV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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