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LR08 LCE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 LCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 71,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 69,660 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 69,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 69,591 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 64,143 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 64,143 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,449 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside sill corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,635 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 56,635 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,172 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyre treads perishing

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 13 Feb 2017 52,171 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyre treads perishing

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,629 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Child seat fitted

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,629 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Child seat fitted

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,303 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 34,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,640 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s front road wheel inner rim damaged

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,825 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

child seat in front

Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,872 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 LCE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LR08 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

LR08 LCE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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