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LT08 PVD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,245 mi
Last recorded61,245 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 PVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 61,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,264 miles

Front discs badly corroded and fluctuating slightly

NSF inner wheel arch liner loose

NSF track arm has slight play

NSF wheel arch moulding loose

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

Osf inner wheel arch liner loose and damaged

Osf track arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,734 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 35,734 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2012 20,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 5,151 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 PVD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

LT08 PVD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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