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AC08 KPY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,844 mi
Last recorded56,844 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has cuts in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 56,840 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has cuts in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,582 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

center joint weakened

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,452 miles

Front front pipe corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim is bent (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 52,445 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front front pipe corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim is bent (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,111 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 45,905 miles

front brake discs corroded on the inside

inner and outer sills rusty

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,575 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front lower wish bone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

N/s wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,444 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2012 30,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,946 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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AC08 KPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 AC08 KPY, 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 AC08 KPY registered?

AC08 KPY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is AC08 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 KPY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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