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LB08 HSC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,348 mi
Last recorded37,348 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HSC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 37,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 37,167 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 36,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,782 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,552 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,146 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,538 miles

Offside Front cracking in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,808 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,396 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 32,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,641 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f road wheel inner rim slight buckle

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 HSC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HSC, 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 LB08 HSC registered?

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

Is LB08 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 HSC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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