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AP08 HGY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,038 mi
Last recorded95,038 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 95,038 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 108,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 87,525 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,871 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front flex exhaust broken

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm

o/s head lamp damaged

rusty under vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2018 78,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front flex exhaust broken

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm

rusty under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,757 miles

bottom of vehicle starting to corrode in places

exhaust system corroded in places,

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very rusty

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very rusty

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,730 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,169 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,169 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,613 miles

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH SIDES "REAR SUSPENSION"MAIN TRAILING ARM BUSHES.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 9,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,479 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 HGY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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