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AY57 JSU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 JSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 77,945 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,204 miles

Nearside Rear play in suspension strut top mount

Offside Front strut top mount noisy/worn when turning. NO play

Offside Rear play in suspension strut top mount

Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 67,083 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,328 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 63,326 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 59,696 miles

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Clutch pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,528 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 43,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,962 miles

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

clutch fluid pipe seeping

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,782 miles

Clutch fluid pipe leaking

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,133 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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AY57 JSU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AY57 JSU, 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 AY57 JSU registered?

AY57 JSU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AY57 JSU safe to buy?

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