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AP08 BMV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,150 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 74,149 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust mount

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,956 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 58,955 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,887 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,397 miles

Front exhaust flange bolts corroded but not blowing and secure at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2017 46,384 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust flange bolts corroded but not blowing and secure at time of test

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,472 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,685 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,915 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,585 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,722 miles

front brake discs wearing and rusty

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 BMV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BMV, 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

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What year was AP08 BMV registered?

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

Is AP08 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 BMV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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