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LS08 TFA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,362 mi
Last recorded74,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 74,362 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 62,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

complete underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 12 Sep 2022 61,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

complete underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 3 Apr 2020 61,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill & floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both offside & nearside inner wings/chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,934 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,378 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,747 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,441 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 TFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

LS08 TFA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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