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LJ08 UBT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,811 mi
Last recorded61,811 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 UBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 61,811 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete vehicle has corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has been welded in various points and undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2024 61,811 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete vehicle has corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has been welded in various points and undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2023 56,771 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Slight corrosion to inner sills both sides

Welding repairs undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2023 56,771 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Slight corrosion to inner sills both sides

Pass 23 Nov 2022 47,589 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 47,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 35,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to inner sills both side

Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 29,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 27,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 27,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 26,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mountings getting rusty

Pass 19 May 2015 24,527 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 22,342 miles

both rear tyres perrished

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 19,085 miles

front tyres wearing low.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 12,360 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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LJ08 UBT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 UBT, 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 LJ08 UBT registered?

LJ08 UBT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 UBT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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