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LR08 LDO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,692 mi
Last recorded73,692 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 LDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 73,692 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end sills & sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,997 miles

O/S/F INNER SILL CORRODED

IN GENERAL SILLS CORRODED

N/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,437 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 63,432 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated has a hole due to corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr sill has a hole due to corrosion within 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,326 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 60,125 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill excessively corroded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,239 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 52,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,400 miles

DRY BUSH ON FRONT NEARSIDE WISHBONE

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,652 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,323 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 38,323 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,026 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,866 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,095 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,878 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 13,878 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,683 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 LDO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LDO, 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 LDO registered?

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

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