MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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