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LG08 FBL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,883 mi
Last recorded57,883 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 FBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,207 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 53,142 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 53,142 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,134 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,752 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 47,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,730 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 44,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,577 miles

Both front brake discs liped and corroded

Both front rear suspension arm bushses perishing

Both rear sills heavily corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 41,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front brake discs liped and corroded

Both front rear suspension arm bushses perishing

Both rear sills heavily corroded

Engine water getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing & inner sidewall to tread has some deep cracks

Offside Front headlamp pattern just acceptable

Rear number plate cracked

o/side & n/side rear inner sill corroding near rear trail arm mount

Fail 7 Apr 2016 36,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing & inner sidewall to tread has some deep cracks

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by main beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front headlamp pattern just acceptable

Rear number plate cracked

o/side & n/side rear inner sill corroding near rear trail arm mount

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,049 miles

n/side rear tyre starting to perish

rear number plate cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2015 31,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side rear tyre starting to perish

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,682 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,118 miles

spare tyre tread low.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 22,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

spare tyre tread low.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,108 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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LG08 FBL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LG08 FBL, 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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LG08 FBL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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