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AP08 BKF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,175 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake slower to operate

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear worn on limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rust near fuel filler flap

Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,819 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors rusted at front subframe rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis at inner wings rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusted at rear subframe front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables feel slightly stiff to operate (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 16 Nov 2023 67,819 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors rusted at front subframe rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis at inner wings rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusted at rear subframe front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables feel slightly stiff to operate (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 11 Oct 2023 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,158 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 65,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under rear wheel arch weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexable getting weak

Offside Front floor to sill rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,267 miles

Offside Front wing trim tapped up

nearside and offside rear rusty around suspension areas

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 53,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,221 miles

all four tyres cracking on side walls

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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AP08 BKF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP08 BKF, 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 AP08 BKF registered?

AP08 BKF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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