MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative went down, did not come up (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside standard (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside HEAVILY worn, low to BALD on shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
front brake discs corroded and worn.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside the lense (1.7.5a)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside the lense (1.7.5a)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
condensation in o/s headlamp. not affecting beam pattern
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
condensation in o/s headlamp. not affecting beam pattern
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre was almost flat when presented for test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f tyre was almost flat when presented for test
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AP08 BKN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AP08 BKN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AP08 BKN?
You can check the full history of AP08 BKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AP08 BKN registered?
AP08 BKN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2008.
Is AP08 BKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP08 BKN shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AP08 BKN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP08 BKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.