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EF08 LDA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,084 mi
Last recorded31,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 31,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor/seat mounts repairs undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front inner wheel arches (behind covers) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides rear inner wheel arches are corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,809 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front lower floors & floors to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wheel arch subframe support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front inner wheel arches (behind covers) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills & chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

spare wheel rim different size to rest of wheels (spare = 14", rest = 16")

Fail 16 Jul 2018 27,808 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front lower floors & floors to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wheel arch subframe support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front inner wheel arches (behind covers) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills & chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine coolant level is low

spare wheel rim different size to rest of wheels (spare = 14", rest = 16")

Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,518 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,397 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,720 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,934 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 8,520 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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EF08 LDA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF08 LDA, 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 EF08 LDA registered?

EF08 LDA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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