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LA08 DME

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,935 mi
Last recorded79,935 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 DME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 79,935 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk been welded to bad metal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk bottom of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,068 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing / torsion arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,105 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 70,074 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,634 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front advise tracking check

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,634 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front advise tracking check

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,653 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,414 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres getting low 3mm and begining to perish and crack

some corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,560 miles

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

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

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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LA08 DME is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA08 DME, 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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LA08 DME is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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