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LM08 WTV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,340 mi
Last recorded80,340 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 WTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 80,340 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s front and rear chassis sections and inner wing panels. o/s/r inner sill. o/s/f, n/s/f sub frame mtg's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter rusting

Fail 9 May 2019 80,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s front and rear chassis sections and inner wing panels. o/s/r inner sill. o/s/f, n/s/f sub frame mtg's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter rusting

Pass 2 May 2018 73,135 miles

Rear coil spring corroded rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2018 73,135 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 66,860 miles

sills, floor and chassis rusting

Fail 3 May 2017 66,856 miles

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

sills, floor and chassis rusting

Pass 9 May 2016 61,287 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 61,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2015 56,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 49,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 49,385 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,575 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished on sidewalls

Fail 16 Apr 2013 42,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2012 37,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,200 miles

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

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

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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LM08 WTV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LM08 WTV, 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 LM08 WTV registered?

LM08 WTV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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