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LS08 KTN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,225 mi
Last recorded34,225 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 KTN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 34,225 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 33,117 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2025 33,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 31,474 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 30,646 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 30,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,608 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 29,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 28,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,518 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 26,504 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,444 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack slightly leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,865 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 19,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 7,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,579 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 3,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KTN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KTN, 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 KTN registered?

LS08 KTN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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