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AP08 LKY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,644 mi
Last recorded91,644 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 87,158 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 87,041 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken coil spring (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,302 miles

2.near side rear tyre at legal limites

Fail 5 Dec 2015 70,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

2.near side rear tyre at legal limites

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,777 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 60,771 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,587 miles

front wipers poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,829 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 40,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,628 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 LKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

AP08 LKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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