CarVerify

Free Car Check

LO08 HPK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,085 mi
Last recorded55,085 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 HPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,085 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 54,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened wheel (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,401 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,585 miles

offside and nearside front lower arms [rear] bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,617 miles

front brake inside pads wearing low

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Jul 2011 28,489 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,489 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LO08 HPK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HPK, 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

How do I check the history of LO08 HPK?

You can check the full history of LO08 HPK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LO08 HPK registered?

LO08 HPK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is LO08 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 HPK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO08 HPK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LO08 HPK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.