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LP08 HYB

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,211 mi
Last recorded144,211 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 HYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 144,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 144,158 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn beam axle ,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 129,966 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,767 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 116,767 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,877 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes on rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2016 100,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes on rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,458 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,458 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,801 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,777 miles

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

nearside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,435 miles

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

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,882 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,733 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 HYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB registered?

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

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