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KO08 LFR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,576 mi
Last recorded85,576 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 LFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,477 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 58,960 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 47,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,585 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,396 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear to inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight cracking to edges of tread

Pass 30 May 2012 36,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,616 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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KO08 LFR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KO08 LFR, 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 KO08 LFR registered?

KO08 LFR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is KO08 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 LFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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