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LM08 YPV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,303 mi
Last recorded47,303 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,303 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

Rear bumper slightly insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2025 47,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper slightly insecure

Rear bumper slightly insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 42,818 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 40,279 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose clips out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 38,238 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 38,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 36,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 32,977 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 32,968 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 29,876 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 29,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 27,753 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Pass 26 May 2016 24,927 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 24,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 22,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,290 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 17,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n.s.f. and o.s.r tyres deterioated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,177 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n.s.f. and o.s.r tyres deterioated

Pass 31 May 2012 14,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 11,598 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 YPV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM08 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

LM08 YPV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LM08 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 YPV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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