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LR08 LCT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,206 mi
Last recorded60,206 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 60,206 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 57,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 57,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,749 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 48,749 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,953 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside rack knuckle has slight play

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,030 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 27,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,188 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,619 miles

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

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 LCT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR08 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

LR08 LCT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LR08 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 LCT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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