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LP08 HZZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,994 mi
Last recorded60,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 HZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,994 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 60,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Strong Advise* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 56,121 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,320 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 52,314 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone round mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 50,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill near suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,862 miles

Offside Rear tyre is very perished,not showing ply/chord

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 45,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 39,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,918 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,575 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 HZZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

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

Is LP08 HZZ safe to buy?

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