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LO08 MKL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,339 mi
Last recorded48,339 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 MKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 48,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 47,150 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wings/chassis

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

Fail 21 May 2025 47,114 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wings/chassis

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

Pass 18 May 2024 45,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 43,418 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 40,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 40,105 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 38,360 miles

underbody slight corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,997 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 18 Dec 2019 36,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 1 Dec 2018 35,304 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 35,304 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 33,703 miles

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

both rear lower sills slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 28,275 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 27,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,931 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,972 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 MKL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

LO08 MKL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is LO08 MKL safe to buy?

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