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AP08 BKN

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,363 mi
Last recorded104,363 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 104,363 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,688 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,527 miles

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.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,237 miles

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 ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 84,237 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,879 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp. not affecting beam pattern

Fail 15 Mar 2016 75,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,962 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,996 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 60,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,281 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 53,281 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,127 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,127 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,005 miles

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.

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 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.

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AP08 BKN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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