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LS08 KWF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,759 mi
Last recorded69,759 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 KWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,759 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/outer sill rusty and weak

Fail 4 Apr 2020 68,558 miles

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

front tyres smooth on inside edeges

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 59,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,056 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 53,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 48,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 May 2016 48,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,784 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,341 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 30,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,448 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,650 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 KWF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

LS08 KWF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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