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LD08 LLN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,589 mi
Last recorded73,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,589 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,503 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 71,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,799 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,292 miles

rear number cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,259 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 54,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,570 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,240 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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LD08 LLN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LD08 LLN, 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 LD08 LLN registered?

LD08 LLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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