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LG08 FDD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,652 mi
Last recorded87,652 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 FDD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 87,652 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 87,602 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking engine bay brake union leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill-(rear suspension) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 82,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 76,846 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 76,844 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 69,689 miles

Rear tyres deteriorating/cracking.

Fail 1 May 2015 69,689 miles

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

Rear tyres deteriorating/cracking.

Pass 7 May 2014 60,645 miles

30% brake imbalance on light application.

Coolant leak

Fail 7 May 2014 60,645 miles

30% brake imbalance on light application.

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 51,308 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,250 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 FDD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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