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LV08 VFD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,888 mi
Last recorded69,888 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 69,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 69,874 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 69,840 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 69,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner + outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 69,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 67,885 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s & n/s steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 67,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, inner wheel arch, outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s & n/s steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s front floor pans(rear sub frame mounts) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 61,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,648 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear noise from suspension

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,646 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear noise from suspension

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,579 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing between tread

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing between tread

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,450 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 50,206 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,576 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,481 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 21,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 VFD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV08 VFD, 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 LV08 VFD registered?

LV08 VFD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 VFD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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