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LS08 VUK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,203 mi
Last recorded54,203 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 VUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,817 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,171 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 40,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

near side rear tyre side wall cracking on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,698 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,660 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 22,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,881 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 VUK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

LS08 VUK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is LS08 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 VUK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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