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LO08 FPY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,628 mi
Last recorded60,628 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2021 60,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door opening / sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor above exhaust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,899 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 54,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 50,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner trads (4.1.E.1)

Front both sides track rods split pins missing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 43,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner trads (4.1.E.1)

Front both sides track rods split pins missing

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,984 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 37,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 32,466 miles

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

both front inner brake discs worn and pitted. advise new front brake pads and discs

Pass 3 May 2012 24,103 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2012 24,103 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,289 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advice wiper blades replaced

Fail 7 Jun 2011 16,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advice wiper blades replaced

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 FPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FPY, 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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LO08 FPY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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