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LV08 LEF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,976 mi
Last recorded57,976 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LEF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre old and cracked.

Fail 7 Apr 2018 57,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre old and cracked.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,057 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 39,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,708 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 30,373 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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LV08 LEF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LEF, 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 LV08 LEF registered?

LV08 LEF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is LV08 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 LEF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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