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LY08 HGA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,191 mi
Last recorded46,191 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 HGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2021 46,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,705 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 42,705 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 39,387 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 37,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill panels have surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion body mounts to subframe rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2018 37,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill panels have surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion body mounts to subframe rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,053 miles

Nearside Front N/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to separate from metal cup.

Offside Front o/s/f suspension arm rear bush, rubber split and starting to pull away from bush centre.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 37,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wiper blade rubbers split. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front N/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to separate from metal cup.

Offside Front o/s/f suspension arm rear bush, rubber split and starting to pull away from bush centre.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,722 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 30,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,766 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,248 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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LY08 HGA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LY08 HGA, 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 LY08 HGA registered?

LY08 HGA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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