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LO08 VCK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,391 mi
Last recorded85,391 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,391 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perrished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 85,391 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perrished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 81,919 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both inner sills rusted

both rear axle bushes worn close to limit

Fail 26 Aug 2017 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both inner sills rusted

both rear axle bushes worn close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,238 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,155 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to detach

Fail 11 Aug 2015 64,155 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to detach

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,831 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 56,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,265 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 50,265 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

edges of front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,486 miles

brake fluid level / handbrake warning light flashing on

brake fluid level slight low

Fail 16 Aug 2012 41,486 miles

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

brake fluid level / handbrake warning light flashing on

brake fluid level slight low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,953 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 31,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 VCK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

LO08 VCK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is LO08 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 VCK shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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