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LS08 VSF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 126,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2018 126,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 19 Mar 2016 105,266 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 105,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 94,581 miles

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

n/s front tyre perrishing

Fail 7 Mar 2015 94,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre perrishing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 84,868 miles

n/s front tyre slight nip on inner wall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,584 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,606 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 35,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 35,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VSF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

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

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