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LP08 HVN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,366 mi
Last recorded30,366 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 HVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 30,366 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S Outer sill & floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S Outer sill @ rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S Floor pan & sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,325 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 28,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 25,259 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2018 23,142 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 20,993 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside inner sill by rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner sill by rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 16,644 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bush starting to split debond

Fail 8 Aug 2015 16,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension arm bush starting to split debond

Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 10,246 miles

brake fluid little low

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 15 Jun 2013 10,246 miles

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

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

brake fluid little low

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2012 8,234 miles

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 6,166 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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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LP08 HVN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LP08 HVN, 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 LP08 HVN registered?

LP08 HVN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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