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LS08 TBY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,731 mi
Last recorded122,731 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 TBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 122,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 122,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 118,856 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 118,856 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 111,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 96,111 miles

Coolant leak bottle area ()

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

engine oil leak

inner/outer sills,rear chassis,inner arches-corrosion,unable to assess prior repairs due to sealant,n/s/r wing @ fuel cap corroded/poor/paint

o/s headlamp poor pattern/discoloured

o/s/f arch trim insecure

o/s/f seatback poor security

o/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 May 2019 96,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill+behind axle mount (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))

Coolant leak bottle area ()

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

engine oil leak

inner/outer sills,rear chassis,inner arches-corrosion,unable to assess prior repairs due to sealant,n/s/r wing @ fuel cap corroded/poor/paint

o/s headlamp poor pattern/discoloured

o/s/f arch trim insecure

o/s/f seatback poor security

o/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2018 92,585 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle area ()

Oil leak ()

inner + outer sills,n/s/r inner arch,floor,rear chassis areas-corrosion

n/s/r wing corroded/painted @ fuel cap area,unable to assess condition

o/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

unable to properly assess repairs due to sealant,ref also prior f/a

Fail 17 May 2018 92,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area behind axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at seat mount area (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner arch behind trim (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak expansion bottle area ()

Oil leak ()

inner + outer sills,n/s/r inner arch,floor,rear chassis areas-corrosion

n/s/r wing corroded/painted @ fuel cap area,unable to assess condition

o/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

Pass 19 May 2017 87,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills & rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

OSR tyre cracked and cut in tread

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,059 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,586 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,025 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,553 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 TBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 TBY, 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 TBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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