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AP08 LKF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,201 mi
Last recorded88,201 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 88,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresher ()

Fail 13 May 2019 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresher ()

Fail 2 May 2019 87,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some areas of corrosion not considered excessive at this time

Pass 10 May 2018 80,019 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 80,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 77,486 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 77,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 68,049 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 68,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyre pressures low

Pass 15 May 2015 57,564 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 May 2014 46,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 36,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,450 miles

offside rear shock starting to leak

Fail 17 May 2012 25,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear shock starting to leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,112 miles

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

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 LKF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

AP08 LKF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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