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LS08 OPY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,870 mi
Last recorded84,870 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 OPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,870 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner seals on both sides corroded in various places

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 81,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 80,258 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,809 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 78,809 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,549 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

front inner flitch corroded/ both sides

nearside front floor corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,549 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

front inner flitch corroded/ both sides

nearside front floor corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch behind flexi brake hose (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (highlighted in yellow chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch behind flexi brake hose (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (highlighted in yellow chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside sill (6.1.B.2)

engine warning on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2018 67,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch behind flexi brake hose (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (highlighted in yellow chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch behind flexi brake hose (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (highlighted in yellow chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside sill (6.1.B.2)

engine warning on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,301 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,177 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,542 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 43,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,639 miles

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

osr tyre perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,268 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 OPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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