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MK08 AJY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,677 mi
Last recorded95,677 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 AJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,677 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling wheel on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 93,121 miles

Front Brake disks rusty

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 93,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake disks rusty

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,208 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & inner edge worn ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 85,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & inner edge worn ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

movement in nearside inner rack knuckle joint

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,949 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre low @ 2mm & edges badly worn

offside front tyre low @ 3mm & edges badly worn

Fail 18 Sep 2014 55,949 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre low @ 2mm & edges badly worn

offside front tyre low @ 3mm & edges badly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,211 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 26,880 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 2,310 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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MK08 AJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MK08 AJY, 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 MK08 AJY registered?

MK08 AJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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