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LB08 FGA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,202 mi
Last recorded80,202 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2021 80,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both lower arm inner rear bushes starting to separate

corrosion around fuel cap area

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,350 miles

both lower arm inner rear bushes starting to de laminate

corrosion starting in both front subframe mounts

corrosion starting in os outer sill

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,671 miles

corrosion starting in both rear inner sills

Fail 14 Jun 2019 72,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion starting in both rear inner sills

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Arm inner bush starting to perish.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 60,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,590 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2015 42,889 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 28,409 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD N/S/R HAS A NAIL IN IT

N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,409 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD N/S/R HAS A NAIL IN IT

N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LB08 FGA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB08 FGA, 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 LB08 FGA registered?

LB08 FGA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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