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LR08 LCA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,614 mi
Last recorded94,614 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,614 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 94,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,998 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 81,998 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,232 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,232 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,080 miles

Oil leak From Engine ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 67,052 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak From Engine ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,733 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 57,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in center of treat

Fail 5 Mar 2016 57,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in center of treat

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,069 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 39,068 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 30,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,885 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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LR08 LCA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

LR08 LCA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is LR08 LCA safe to buy?

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