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LG08 FCM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

65,481 mi
Last recorded65,481 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 FCM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 65,481 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL /WHEEL ARCH HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED TO EXCESS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,727 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS CORRODED,BUT NO HOLES.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,715 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 63,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn AND CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR MOST EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear floor bent

Rear no plate poor

Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear floor bent

Rear no plate poor

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,466 miles

Nearside blade split

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

boot floor bent

engine man light on and rear no plate poor

Fail 8 Sep 2017 55,466 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside blade split

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

boot floor bent

engine man light on and rear no plate poor

Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,116 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 52,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,533 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 47,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,450 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 43,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 39,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 30,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,839 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 FCM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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