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LT08 KZH

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,289 mi
Last recorded91,289 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 KZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 91,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

surface rust around petrol cap

Fail 30 Oct 2021 89,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

surface rust around petrol cap

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,252 miles

noise from offside rear wheel

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2020 79,252 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from offside rear wheel

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,438 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 67,438 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,094 miles

Rear axle beam both bushes deteriorated.

washer jets poor.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 59,094 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear axle beam both bushes deteriorated.

washer jets poor.

Nearside Front wheel DAMAGED.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,194 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

underside corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2017 50,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

coolant level low

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,894 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coolant level below minimum

Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,894 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coolant level below minimum

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,926 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,385 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 16,956 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 16,956 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)

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 KZH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LT08 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

LT08 KZH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LT08 KZH safe to buy?

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