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AP08 RUW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,717 mi
Last recorded32,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,717 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 32,627 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear most section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 30,538 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear bushes worn and have slight movement

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside outer sill and offside floor to sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 29,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 29,234 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to a (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,898 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 25,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 22,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,537 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2016 14,738 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan next to a (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,875 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,583 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 3,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 2,928 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 RUW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

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

Is AP08 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 RUW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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