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EO08 LCF

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,594 mi
Last recorded52,594 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 LCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 52,594 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 49,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,326 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,605 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,651 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 38,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 13 Apr 2017 28,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,821 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 24,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,302 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 18,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 15,180 miles

Nearside front tyre is bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 12,171 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 12,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,364 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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EO08 LCF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO08 LCF, 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 EO08 LCF registered?

EO08 LCF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is EO08 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 LCF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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