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FP08 LFM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,719 mi
Last recorded54,719 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 LFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,719 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,510 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 51,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,528 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front bottom part of outer wing is loose

parking effort was only 16% when tested

slight body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,737 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside shoulder

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,815 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,432 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 29,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,757 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot is slightly split

Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,421 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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FP08 LFM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP08 LFM, 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 FP08 LFM registered?

FP08 LFM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is FP08 LFM safe to buy?

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