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LV08 XXU

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,845 mi
Last recorded55,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 XXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,845 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,661 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,170 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,477 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 35,477 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,755 miles

osfand nsr tyres perished and cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2014 30,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf,osr and nsr tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,953 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2013 27,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear number plate cracked

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,957 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 XXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

LV08 XXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is LV08 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 XXU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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