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LO08 MKK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

85,057 mi
Last recorded85,057 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,057 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,308 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 83,307 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,838 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,838 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,356 miles

Flexible section of the exhaust front-pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,916 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 73,916 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,970 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s repeater fading

Fail 8 Dec 2018 65,968 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s repeater fading

Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,499 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 59,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,508 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 54,508 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 44,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,448 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 May 2014 36,499 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 36,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,646 miles

both rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,646 miles

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

both rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,180 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 25,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers smearing slighly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers smearing slighly

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 MKK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MKK, 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 MKK registered?

LO08 MKK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2008.

Is LO08 MKK safe to buy?

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