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LS08 FGE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,211 mi
Last recorded54,211 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,211 miles

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Front tyres worn

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 54,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,412 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

The off side outer sill panel is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 50,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The off side outer sill panel is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,283 miles

Off side rear tyre is perished and cracked around the outer sidewall.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 43,283 miles

Off side rear tyre is perished and cracked around the outer sidewall.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,029 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear and the brake pads appear to be wearing low.

The near side front tyre is worn low and close to the legal limit in places.

The off side front tyre is showing some signs of wear around the edges of the tread area.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,502 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

The off side rear tyre is deteriorated and perished on the side walls.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,339 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

The off side rear tyre is deteriorated and perished on the side walls.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,974 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 FGE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

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

Is LS08 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 FGE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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