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LL08 DDE

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,806 mi
Last recorded37,806 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 DDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 37,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 35,592 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 35,590 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 23,957 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 9,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 2,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 2,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 1,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 1,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 1,783 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 1,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 1,677 miles

slight damage to side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 1,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,531 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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LL08 DDE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LL08 DDE, 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 LL08 DDE registered?

LL08 DDE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LL08 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 DDE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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