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LC08 YBO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,933 mi
Last recorded48,933 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 YBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 48,933 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 47,719 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle N/S and O/S Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 45,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,452 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,212 miles

Both door mirrors have extra mirrors fixed to glass.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,879 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,748 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 22,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,081 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,337 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 YBO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LC08 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

LC08 YBO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is LC08 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 YBO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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