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AT57 KMY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

51,313 mi
Last recorded51,313 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 KMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,313 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 51,122 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,310 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 43,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by axle mounting holed / rusty (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed / rusty by axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting / chassis rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush broken away from centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting / chassis rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,925 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 40,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 38,221 miles

few stones chips over windscreen

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2015 38,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

few stones chips over windscreen

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2014 35,611 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 35,611 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

clutch pipe damp,(pipe from fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 30,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,996 miles

both front discs lipped

Fail 14 Jan 2011 27,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front discs lipped

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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AT57 KMY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AT57 KMY, 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 AT57 KMY registered?

AT57 KMY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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