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LV08 LDY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,240 mi
Last recorded105,240 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens dagamed

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 105,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens dagamed

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 99,968 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Front sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Offside Front sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 93,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 79,084 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Front washers poor

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 79,084 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Front washers poor

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,135 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 62,134 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill end at the suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,637 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,637 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,399 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and outer shoulder 165/60 R 14

Fail 9 Apr 2018 55,399 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and outer shoulder 165/60 R 14

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,122 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges 165/60 R 14

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,122 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges 165/60 R 14

Coolant level low

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just met limit 1.6mm ? worn to inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 46,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just met limit 1.6mm ? worn to inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,099 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,099 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,128 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LV08 LDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LV08 LDY, 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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LV08 LDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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