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LT08 PVL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,140 mi
Last recorded84,140 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 PVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 84,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,484 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 75,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,892 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 67,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,162 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper is damaged.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 64,162 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper is damaged.

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

Pass 29 May 2015 59,484 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 50,977 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 41,290 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 30,171 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 30,171 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 21,994 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 21,994 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 PVL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

LT08 PVL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is LT08 PVL safe to buy?

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