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LS08 FGU

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,625 mi
Last recorded87,625 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,625 miles

Inner sills slightly corroded.

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 87,625 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Inner sills slightly corroded.

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,944 miles

General underbody corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 82,944 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General underbody corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 79,045 miles

tyres fitted to front axle 155/70x13 , rear axle 165/65x13

Fail 18 Mar 2023 79,045 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

tyres fitted to front axle 155/70x13 , rear axle 165/65x13

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,863 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 73,863 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 69,439 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,341 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion both sides axle mounting areas inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play / movement in nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 19 Mar 2020 65,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion both sides axle mounting areas inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

slight play / movement in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,186 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front outer bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 56,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Fitted new number plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Fit new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front outer bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working Fitted new bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,384 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,384 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,900 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 40,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 29,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,457 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,747 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 FGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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