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LT08 PYG

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,933 mi
Last recorded46,933 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 PYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,933 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 46,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 43,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,560 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2015 24,912 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2015 24,375 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked between the treads outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked between the treads outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,478 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,017 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 15,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 9,177 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 PYG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

LT08 PYG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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