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LS08 VRO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,321 mi
Last recorded53,321 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 VRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 53,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,716 miles

Handbrake light goes on and off

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 46,716 miles

Handbrake light goes on and off

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 40,428 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,558 miles

Offside sill rusty

both front inner wheel arches rusty

both rear inner wheel arches rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2019 30,557 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill rusty

both front inner wheel arches rusty

both rear inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2018 19,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 19,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 11,285 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 10,712 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 9,531 miles

Front wipers split

Pass 19 Feb 2014 8,196 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 8,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 6,927 miles

All four tyre walls seriously deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,727 miles

Outer walls on all four tyres are deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2011 2,595 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 VRO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

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

Is LS08 VRO safe to buy?

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