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LL08 RGU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,751 mi
Last recorded48,751 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 RGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,751 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,003 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,982 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,605 miles

OFSR tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 24,605 miles

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

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

OFSR tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 27 May 2014 18,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 17,518 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 16,941 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut on tread but not deep enough at present to expose cord

Fail 6 May 2011 15,751 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 15,751 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 RGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LL08 RGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL08 RGU registered?

LL08 RGU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LL08 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 RGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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