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LT08 PPU

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,815 mi
Last recorded60,815 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 PPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 50,502 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,998 miles

EXHAUST METAL HANGERS & JOINT HAS EXCESS CORROSION , STRONG ADVICE

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE WAS FLAT , NEEDS FURTHER CHECK

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS & SIDE WALL CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,454 miles

EXHAUST METAL HANGERS HAVE EXCESS CORROSION .

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,066 miles

EXHAUST METAL HANGERS & JOINTS HAVE EXCEESSIVE CORROSION .

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

WIPERS WORN .

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,363 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,508 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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LT08 PPU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT08 PPU registered?

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

Is LT08 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 PPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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