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LF08 YDL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,114 mi
Last recorded26,114 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 YDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 26,114 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 26,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill started to corrode

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

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 28 Mar 2018 24,825 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills started to corrode

slight footbrake travel

Pass 1 Mar 2017 20,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +offside (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 8 Feb 2016 19,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2012 13,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,807 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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LF08 YDL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LF08 YDL, 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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LF08 YDL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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