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LS08 UON

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,563 mi
Last recorded111,563 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 UON
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 111,563 miles

Fuel filter insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroded but not excessive

Fail 1 Apr 2019 111,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under body corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 105,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 101,449 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,990 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm , inner Front bush starting to split

Offside Front lower suspension arm, inner rear bush starting to split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 95,673 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm , inner Front bush starting to split

Offside Front lower suspension arm, inner rear bush starting to split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,992 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,633 miles

165/65/13

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

requires alignment

Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,633 miles

165/65/13

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

requires alignment

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,943 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,943 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,925 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 UON is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

LS08 UON is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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