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LS08 FJY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,471 mi
Last recorded67,471 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 67,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 56,611 miles

corrosion around fuel cap area

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,768 miles

rust around fuel filler flap.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 52,472 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with driving lights without needing to be switched on. (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front bumper insecure.

Offside Front bumper insecure.

Offside headlamp insecure.

rust around fuel filler flap.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,876 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,635 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,558 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 FJY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

LS08 FJY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is LS08 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 FJY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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