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LS08 THV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,692 mi
Last recorded47,692 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 47,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2026 47,692 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,702 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 41,276 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 38,312 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 38,312 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 35,143 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 35,143 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 32,558 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 32,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 31,563 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 31,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 29,615 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 29,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 28,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 27,060 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2016 25,482 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 24,009 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 18,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,416 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,581 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 THV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 THV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS08 THV registered?

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

Is LS08 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 THV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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