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AU08 LDF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,783 mi
Last recorded87,783 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 87,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 87,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor corroded boot (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 84,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,865 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,147 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,124 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,321 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting

Front tyres worn low on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Nearside door mirror glass badly damaged

Rear tyres aged, perished and splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,390 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake pads getting low

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front tyres worn low on the tread shoulders

Fuel filter rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal power steering oil feed pipes rusty

Rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 5 Jan 2013 31,555 miles

Both frint lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings and centre pins

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake pads getting low

Fuel tank getting rusty

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AU08 LDF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 AU08 LDF, 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 AU08 LDF registered?

AU08 LDF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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