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AP57 AJP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,606 mi
Last recorded53,606 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 AJP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 53,606 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 53,606 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 52,916 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 52,916 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 51,172 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 51,172 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,483 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 50,483 miles

Emissions not tested due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,680 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 48,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,180 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 46,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,688 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 40,832 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,501 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,425 miles

exhaust corroding

kerb damage on wheel trims

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2014 35,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroding

kerb damage on wheel trims

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2013 32,310 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,463 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,343 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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AP57 AJP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AP57 AJP, 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 AP57 AJP registered?

AP57 AJP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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