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LV08 WRO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,899 mi
Last recorded128,899 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 128,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 128,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,198 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 120,336 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

coolant level low

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

parking brake effort lower on nearside

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 110,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

coolant level low

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

parking brake effort lower on nearside

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 99,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coolant leak.(level low)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.(no cords exposed)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 99,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak.(level low)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.(no cords exposed)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,809 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.(no excessive movement)

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

evidence of seepage from clutch fluid feed pipe to hydraulic reservoir

offside headlamp misted.(not adversely affecting beam image)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs scored

both rear tyres siewalls perishing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front wishbone rear bush worn and has slight movement

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs scored

both rear tyres siewalls perishing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front wishbone rear bush worn and has slight movement

Pass 24 Jun 2012 59,492 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,648 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 WRO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LV08 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

LV08 WRO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is LV08 WRO safe to buy?

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