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LN08 TUU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 TUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 71,865 miles

Gearbox mounting defective dog bone

Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,661 miles

Gearbox mounting defective dog bone bush

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,352 miles

Minor corrosion underneath the vehicle but not reducing its strength

Pass 16 May 2023 68,487 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion under the lower part of the car

Pass 21 Mar 2022 67,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,384 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2021 62,384 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 58,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 53,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 34,419 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 15 Mar 2016 29,844 miles

power steering has small leak pump area

signs of brake fliud leak joint above steering rack

signs of coolant leak thermostat area

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 21,664 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 May 2012 16,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 16,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 13,004 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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LN08 TUU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LN08 TUU, 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 LN08 TUU registered?

LN08 TUU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is LN08 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 TUU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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