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AX57 KDU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,283 mi
Last recorded56,283 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 KDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 56,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub-frame multi skin corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch corner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub-frame multi skin corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ns/os (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 51,477 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os multi-skin[floor pan] (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 46,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns/os (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 41,153 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 41,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,448 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,967 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all tyres perrished

corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 23 Jan 2014 28,967 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres perrished

corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,397 miles

O/S wiper rubbert split.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,883 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,433 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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AX57 KDU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX57 KDU, 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 AX57 KDU registered?

AX57 KDU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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