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LR08 LGU

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,717 mi
Last recorded38,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 LGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,717 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 38,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 37,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 36,120 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 36,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 34,103 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,805 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem perrished

Offside Front Valve stem perrished

Fail 20 Sep 2018 31,804 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem perrished

Offside Front Valve stem perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,219 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,022 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 26,956 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked at base of valve (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulling out (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,752 miles

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

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

osf tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,433 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,014 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 12,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,409 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 LGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

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

Is LR08 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 LGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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