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LF08 YJT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 YJT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 77,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,767 miles

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

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Fail 17 Feb 2021 76,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides Splits. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sills & Facing Panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sills & Inner Wheel Arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 26 May 2020 68,693 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 58,137 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 56,229 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s front Tyre age cracking

Pass 10 May 2017 54,939 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 54,936 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2016 52,740 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 52,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,612 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,814 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,553 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 26,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YJT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJT, 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 LF08 YJT registered?

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

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