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LT08 PVW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,056 mi
Last recorded115,056 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 PVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 105,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,596 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,453 miles

brake fluid level low

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,913 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

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 PVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

LT08 PVW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is LT08 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 PVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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