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LO08 FLP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,109 mi
Last recorded54,109 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FLP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 54,109 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail

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

Nearside front chassis box section at sub frame mount corroded, requires attention. Not considered dangerous at time of test.

Offside front chassis box section at sub frame mount corroded, requires attention. Not considered dangerous at time of test.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,558 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 52,558 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,314 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded throughout but not blowing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,189 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,233 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 26,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,354 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 25,354 miles

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

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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LO08 FLP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LO08 FLP, 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 LO08 FLP registered?

LO08 FLP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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