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AO08 LZR

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,379 mi
Last recorded29,379 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 29,379 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 27,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 27,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 25,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 23,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 22,509 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 21,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,368 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 16,778 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 12,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 10,322 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 8,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 6,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 5,005 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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AO08 LZR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 LZR registered?

AO08 LZR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AO08 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 LZR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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