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EO08 LFP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 LFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 79,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 165/65 r13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre too close to side wall for repair ()

Fail 5 May 2017 71,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 165/65 r13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre too close to side wall for repair ()

Pass 17 May 2016 66,001 miles

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

adjusted headlight level switch

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 66,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

adjusted headlight level switch

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,679 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,250 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,111 miles

Both front discs worn.

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

Nearside front wheel has a slight bind.

Nearside front wheel trim damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LFP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc 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 EO08 LFP, 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 EO08 LFP registered?

EO08 LFP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EO08 LFP safe to buy?

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