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LB08 HRX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,230 mi
Last recorded107,230 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 107,230 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 102,473 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

dipped beam to main beam switch very sensitive

Fail 23 May 2023 102,471 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak thermostat housing? ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

dipped beam to main beam switch very sensitive

Pass 3 May 2022 97,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

corrosion noted on off side rear inner sill

Fail 3 May 2022 97,484 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

corrosion noted on off side rear inner sill

Pass 18 May 2021 92,992 miles

head light dip switch works but sensitive

Fail 18 May 2021 92,992 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

head light dip switch works but sensitive

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,585 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 84,585 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 72,606 miles

Clutch worn and slipping.

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 62,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 51,144 miles

Nearside mirror loose.

coolant leak thermostat area.

Fail 23 May 2017 51,144 miles

Nearside mirror loose.

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

coolant leak thermostat area.

Pass 23 May 2016 44,225 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 37,726 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 31,476 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 31,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 23,234 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 23,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

front brake discs heavily lipped.

spare tyre tread low.

Pass 22 May 2012 18,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease

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 HRX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRX, 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 HRX registered?

LB08 HRX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LB08 HRX safe to buy?

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