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AP08 RUY

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,467 mi
Last recorded75,467 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2019 75,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer has a hole in

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear chassis has multiple holes

Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,236 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 68,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected above suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 64,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,261 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front number plate damaged

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,667 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Front number plate damaged

MIL on

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nail in OSR tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,516 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,746 miles

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

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

slight brake bind on nsf wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 RUY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

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

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