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LO08 FOM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,421 mi
Last recorded98,421 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FOM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,421 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

engine oil filter leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,929 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,804 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2015 65,404 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 65,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,354 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 65,348 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,439 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 57,437 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,365 miles

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear tyres have age cracks

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 51,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear tyres have age cracks

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,210 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked/worn close too limits..both rear tyres cracked..oil leak on gearbox

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 FOM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

LO08 FOM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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