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LM08 YKR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,361 mi
Last recorded67,361 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YKR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,054 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 66,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 62,899 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016 62,899 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,359 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 51,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 45,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,240 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,017 miles

front discs slightly corroded

offside front suspension arm, rear bush, is becoming unbonded

Pass 12 May 2011 31,036 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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LM08 YKR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

LM08 YKR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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