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AO57 HLN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,619 mi
Last recorded72,619 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,619 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 72,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,065 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,721 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,984 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Nearside front outer wheel arch trim insecure

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Tailgate body seal damaged and insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2013 49,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Nearside front outer wheel arch trim insecure

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Tailgate body seal damaged and insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2012 40,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 28,405 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

rear tyres starting to perish/crack

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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AO57 HLN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AO57 HLN, 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 AO57 HLN registered?

AO57 HLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AO57 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 HLN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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