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LT08 KGJ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,117 mi
Last recorded70,117 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 KGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 70,117 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle is empty of water due to leak from thermostat housing above gearbox ()

Nearside Front plastic wheel arch and bumper panel is slightly insecure [needs 5 new white plastic clips on arch

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is close to limit on outer wear bar[165/65/r13],77t,budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is almost bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 May 2016 53,984 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,930 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre pressure low

wipre blades poor

Fail 31 Mar 2012 26,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre pressure low

wipre blades poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,786 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LT08 KGJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT08 KGJ, 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 LT08 KGJ registered?

LT08 KGJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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