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N516 AAJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,639 mi
Last recorded49,639 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 49,639 miles

Corrosion At Both Rear Sills

Corrosion At Petrol Flap

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,069 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,458 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,776 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,244 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,347 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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N516 AAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N516 AAJ, 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 N516 AAJ registered?

N516 AAJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is N516 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 AAJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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