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LS08 ONK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,707 mi
Last recorded69,707 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 69,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor and seat mount (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 Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount movement

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount movement

Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,310 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 59,872 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of offside and nearside front brake discs (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked in sidewall of tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,636 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to near side rear body

near side rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 3 Apr 2013 30,648 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to near side rear body

near side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,189 miles

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,749 miles

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

Fail 2 Mar 2011 16,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

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 ONK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ONK, 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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LS08 ONK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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