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LN08 UEW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,042 mi
Last recorded60,042 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 UEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 60,042 miles

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill and closing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill and closing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 54,890 miles

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

All mot welding repairs have been covered heavily in mastic and underseal unable to tell if carried out to a mot standards

Fail 3 Feb 2020 54,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch sill closing point marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch sill closing point marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,769 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,826 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush bonding coming away (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush bonding coming away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy but no play or roughness

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 37,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush bonding coming away (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush bonding coming away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy but no play or roughness

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 30,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,036 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 25,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 19,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 9,339 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 UEW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

LN08 UEW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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