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LS08 FEP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,070 mi
Last recorded62,070 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,070 miles

Both front tyres worn

Both inner sills rusted

O/S/F top suspension mount worn

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 62,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn

Both inner sills rusted

O/S/F top suspension mount worn

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,177 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 50,099 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,512 miles

advise fuel trank slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 39,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise fuel trank slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 34,343 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 34,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 27,251 miles

offside front tyre crcking

offside wishbone starting to seperate

Fail 21 May 2013 27,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front discs worn

offside front tyre crcking

offside wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,952 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 FEP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LS08 FEP, 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 LS08 FEP registered?

LS08 FEP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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