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AO08 LHF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,730 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative switch not flashing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,688 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative switch not flashing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,026 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,978 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 32,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,244 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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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AO08 LHF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO08 LHF, 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 AO08 LHF registered?

AO08 LHF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 LHF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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