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L5 FKA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,562 mi
Last recorded52,562 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 FKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,562 miles

Boot floor is excessively corroded along edge (outside pescribe area)

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner wing is corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 25 Mar 2024 50,372 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension is corroded

Slight oil weep from gearbox

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 21 Mar 2024 50,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not release (7.1.2 (e))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension is corroded

Slight oil weep from gearbox

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,936 miles

Both rear park brake cables are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,204 miles

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,883 miles

Fuel filter is corroded

Fuel tank is corroded

Underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,684 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,402 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 32,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,817 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,219 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 20,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 12,796 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 5,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L5 FKA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L5 FKA, 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 L5 FKA registered?

L5 FKA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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