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ET08 AZJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 AZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 57,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL/WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH HAVE SIGNIFICANT PLAY ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,590 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor pans/axle

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,980 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has cuts in the tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cuts/splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak lower edge of gearbox has oil dripping. ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,323 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,559 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 26,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,020 miles

clutch pipe leaking

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,481 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 18,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,172 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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ET08 AZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET08 AZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET08 AZJ registered?

ET08 AZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is ET08 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 AZJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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