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MM57 AOJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 AOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 86,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 85,514 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel well holed and corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle beam bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 85,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel well holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel well holed and corroded behind brake pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel well holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner wheel well holed and corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle beam bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,606 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES HAVE WEAR SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,641 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML light is on

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,853 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 72,870 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate bent

n/s/f wheel buckle

o/s/f shocker feels soft

rear brake slight bind

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2015 68,043 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut lock pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut lock pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald on inner edge and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm and badly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

front number plate bent

internal headlight adjustment, re-check aim

n/s/f wheel buckle

o/s/f shocker feels soft

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2015 68,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald on inner edge and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm and badly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

front number plate bent

internal headlight adjustment, re-check aim

n/s/f wheel buckle

o/s/f shocker feels soft

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,063 miles

both front lower arm suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front alloy slightly distorted

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,736 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,126 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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MM57 AOJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MM57 AOJ, 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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MM57 AOJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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