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LS08 FHM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,923 mi
Last recorded14,923 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 14,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 13,552 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroding slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 13,552 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroding slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 11,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 10,916 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 10,467 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers are corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wish bone bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre pressure clearly low

Rear Both rear trailing arms corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 10,122 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 9,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 8,221 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 8,221 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

both rear tyres heavily splitting on outer shoulder and sidewalls

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 3 Apr 2017 6,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 6,477 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 6,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 5,230 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 4,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 3,382 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 FHM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

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

Is LS08 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 FHM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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