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AP08 EXO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,183 mi
Last recorded86,183 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 86,183 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket rusting thin

Fail 21 May 2018 86,183 miles

Rear exhaust bracket rusting thin

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 74,244 miles

Front both front tyre's have outer edge wear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting thin (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel's inner rim damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

n/s/f inner wheel rim damage

Fail 24 May 2016 74,244 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush breaking out (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyre's have outer edge wear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting thin (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel's inner rim damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

n/s/f inner wheel rim damage

Fail 12 May 2015 69,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 69,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 66,252 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear floor slightly distorted

Fail 20 May 2014 66,252 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear floor slightly distorted

Pass 14 May 2013 62,322 miles

both front tyres low on tread

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

corrosion to exhaust

heavy surface corrosion to front discs

n/s/f inner wheel rim buckled

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 May 2013 62,320 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres low on tread

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

corrosion to exhaust

heavy surface corrosion to front discs

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 May 2012 50,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 37,817 miles

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 EXO 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 61.5%.

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 EXO, 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 EXO registered?

AP08 EXO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is AP08 EXO safe to buy?

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