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LM08 YKX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,354 mi
Last recorded65,354 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 65,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by the axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper secured with cable tie and gaffa tape

Nearside Rear heavily corroded and holed around fuel filler cap

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

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

vehicle has heavy corrosion on chassis rails front and rear

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,253 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 61,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,837 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor panels slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor panels slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,415 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,748 miles

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

inside front doors corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,114 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,343 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,282 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YKX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

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

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