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LO08 MPY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,291 mi
Last recorded62,291 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 62,291 miles

various underbody corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,254 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

various underbody corrosion.various components corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,802 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,381 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 39,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,913 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroding.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,775 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 30,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 21,660 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,168 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 13,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

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

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