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LO08 FOU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,710 mi
Last recorded74,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 74,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 73,981 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 73,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,213 miles

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,293 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,237 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Boh suspension top mounts,slight free play evident (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,838 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,770 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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LO08 FOU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LO08 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 FOU registered?

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

Is LO08 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 FOU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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