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MM57 AHN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,499 mi
Last recorded47,499 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 AHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,499 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

bonnet catch worn but sill operates asnormal

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 35,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracking but not down to the cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking but not down to the cords

Fail 30 Jan 2017 29,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracking but not down to the cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking but not down to the cords

Pass 30 Jan 2016 20,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

both front tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,542 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre edges cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2012 11,660 miles

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2012 11,660 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2011 8,651 miles

nearside front wheel and tyre wall damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2011 8,651 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front wheel and tyre wall damaged

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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MM57 AHN 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 69.2%.

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 MM57 AHN, 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 MM57 AHN registered?

MM57 AHN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MM57 AHN safe to buy?

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