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MA57 JHV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,800 mi
Last recorded59,800 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 JHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 59,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear all plus both side inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,380 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine...coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 48,375 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine...coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 45,859 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 45,859 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing adjacent to flexi hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 42,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area fractured inner wing adjacent to flexi hose mounting. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing adjacent to flexi hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,722 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,746 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 28,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 22,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,828 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 12,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 8,676 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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MA57 JHV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MA57 JHV, 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 MA57 JHV registered?

MA57 JHV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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