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LC08 KUS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,167 mi
Last recorded51,167 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

wiper blades defective

Fail 19 Aug 2020 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wiper blades defective

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe and gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 49,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe and gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,760 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 46,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

n/s/f lower arm is slightly twisted and distorted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 43,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f lower arm is slightly twisted and distorted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flixi or joint (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 40,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flixi or joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,439 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,544 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres side wall scuffs and cracks

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,995 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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LC08 KUS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC08 KUS, 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 LC08 KUS registered?

LC08 KUS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is LC08 KUS safe to buy?

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