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EY08 LCP

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,073 mi
Last recorded72,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 LCP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 72,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65hr13 bald on inner and outer edges, @ 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65hr13 bald on inner edge , @ 2.00 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65tr13 bald on inner edge @ 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,918 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 59,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,127 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 50,295 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,263 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 47,262 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,410 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,723 miles

corrosion both rear undersills

front brake balance n/s slow

wear on front discs and pads

Fail 2 Feb 2015 40,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion both rear undersills

front brake balance n/s slow

wear on front discs and pads

Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,608 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,244 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,601 miles

Condition of exhaust

Cracks to side of treads to all 4 tyres

Rear brake comparison

Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,638 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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EY08 LCP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY08 LCP, 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 EY08 LCP registered?

EY08 LCP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EY08 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 LCP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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