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FM08 LBK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,529 mi
Last recorded44,529 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 LBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2026 44,529 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outersill/floor/rearinner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill/floor/rear innerwheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner/outer sills/floor/rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sills/floor/rear inner arch//sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,646 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 43,642 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 42,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,202 miles

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

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

Rear shock casing corroded

Vehicle has underbody corrosion all round

Fail 22 Mar 2022 40,200 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock casing corroded

Vehicle has underbody corrosion all round

Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 34,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 30,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity rubber boot slight grease leak

Pass 17 May 2018 25,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 25,763 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed as marked (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 25,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill near axle mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind liner. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind liner. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill behind rear axle beam mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill behind axle beam mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,314 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 25,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 25,192 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 25,189 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 May 2014 24,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 24,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 24,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 24,113 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 24,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,569 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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FM08 LBK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FM08 LBK, 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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FM08 LBK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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