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LS08 CJU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,246 mi
Last recorded46,246 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 CJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 46,246 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 46,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 42,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 38,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 32,915 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 32,912 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 30,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,261 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent,2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT,2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent,2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT,2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare tyre underiflated,2008

Fail 26 Feb 2021 27,261 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent,2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT,2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent,2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT,2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

spare tyre underiflated,2008

Pass 7 Jan 2020 25,929 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 18,729 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 16,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 13,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 11,690 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 9,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 6,868 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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LS08 CJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS08 CJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS08 CJU registered?

LS08 CJU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LS08 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 CJU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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