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L8 FDS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 FDS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,133 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 77,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 65,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 44,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,381 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 27,878 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 19,614 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 18,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,713 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 17,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,864 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,728 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 10,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,451 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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L8 FDS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L8 FDS, 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 L8 FDS registered?

L8 FDS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is L8 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 FDS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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