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LP08 HWL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,077 mi
Last recorded54,077 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 HWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 52,856 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 52,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,440 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 49,811 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,188 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 39,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged as yellow mark 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,011 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,631 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE LOWER ARMS REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 165.60.14 outer perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2015 21,958 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 19,322 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,327 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 13,122 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,122 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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LP08 HWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LP08 HWL, 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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LP08 HWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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