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LN08 UBB

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,409 mi
Last recorded89,409 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 89,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded,not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2021 81,189 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2019 77,257 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside and sills

Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 69,645 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,193 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 66,193 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,996 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 61,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,535 miles

Drivers seat tilt handle missing

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,535 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat tilt handle missing

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,440 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,319 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,879 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 UBB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LN08 UBB, 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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LN08 UBB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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