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LP08 HYL

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,041 mi
Last recorded33,041 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 HYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 33,041 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 33,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165.65.13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 26,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 26,810 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 26,715 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

nearside and offside front floor areas slight corrosion

nearside front chassis slight corrosion

offside rear inner sill area corroded,may require attention

spare tyre tread defective. also no pressure

Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,923 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe mounting bracket corroded

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

nearside front wish bone inner rear bush starting to break away from bondings

spare tyre low pressure.severly perished and split.

Pass 14 Apr 2021 25,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,218 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 24,496 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 23,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 22,476 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 21,673 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both rears (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 19,560 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,696 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,084 miles

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

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 HYL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

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

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