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LF08 YDS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,163 mi
Last recorded69,163 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 YDS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 69,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side underseal corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2020 69,163 miles

both side underseal corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,668 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 59,384 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 59,384 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 51,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,073 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 37,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,024 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,669 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,967 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 YDS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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