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MJ58 AAE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,205 mi
Last recorded68,205 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 AAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 68,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats folded - seat belts not checked

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,881 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 56,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,588 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 53,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,384 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,116 miles

Coolant leak ()

all 4 tyres splitting

Fail 23 Nov 2016 42,116 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

all 4 tyres splitting

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,332 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres splitting on outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2015 41,332 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres splitting on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,129 miles

offside rear tyre has small splits

Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,368 miles

Rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,441 miles

slight damage to n/sr wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,905 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 17,905 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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MJ58 AAE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ58 AAE, 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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MJ58 AAE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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