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EJ08 LSU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,355 mi
Last recorded72,355 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 LSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 72,355 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,165 miles

front brake disc faces pitted.

general underbody and subframe / suspension corrosion.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering retaining device missing o/s track rod end nut. (2.2.C.1g)

front brake disc faces pitted.

general underbody and subframe / suspension corrosion.

Pass 10 May 2017 63,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,233 miles

both front tyres cracking

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,233 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,089 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,533 miles

both rear tyres,tread pattern starting to split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 44,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres,tread pattern starting to split

Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,710 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,710 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 32,057 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,810 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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EJ08 LSU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EJ08 LSU, 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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EJ08 LSU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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