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LN08 UBJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 105,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer front bracket not in mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Back box hanger snapped

Fail 10 Mar 2021 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Back box hanger snapped

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,634 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken, no excessive movement

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,172 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 83,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s & o/s front sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,906 miles

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

front tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 18 Aug 2017 77,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,946 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rear) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rear) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 71,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,872 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 60,872 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 19,767 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 UBJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UBJ, 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 LN08 UBJ registered?

LN08 UBJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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