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2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,085 mi
Last recorded88,085 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 URL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 88,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 65,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 35,923 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 35,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 33,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 33,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 30,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,618 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,036 miles

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

front (and rear) wipers smeary/perishing

nearside and offside rear tyre shoulders perishing/cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2017 24,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 22,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,373 miles

cars been standing brake discs slightly corroded

condition of front wiper blades

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,729 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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LK08 URL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LK08 URL, 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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LK08 URL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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