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LR08 HPE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,204 mi
Last recorded96,204 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 95,793 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 95,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/r13 also tread wearing excessively on edges(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 87,351 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/r13 also tread wearing excessively on edges(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,806 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on eade

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,508 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,179 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 55,088 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LR08 HPE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR08 HPE, 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 LR08 HPE registered?

LR08 HPE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LR08 HPE safe to buy?

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