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LS08 FVN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,906 mi
Last recorded67,906 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,906 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 67,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,395 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 63,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 60,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,708 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 40,594 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 40,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 35,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 32,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,793 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 23,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2012 19,467 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2012 19,467 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 19 Apr 2011 13,101 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 FVN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

LS08 FVN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is LS08 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 FVN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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