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LY08 HGN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,243 mi
Last recorded79,243 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 HGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 79,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened OSF inside wheel arch join corroded away and snapping off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount play

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 69,303 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 69,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 59,995 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2021 59,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner wheel arch within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on floor to sill within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected on inner sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise o/s front inner wing corroded

car under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,536 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 59,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,507 miles

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

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2019 58,507 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to its side wall

Fail 20 Jun 2018 57,742 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top fouling water bottle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected on inner sill within 30 cm not welded correctly (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has damage to its side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wall has damage

inner and outer sills repaired and all repairs are under sealed

Fail 12 Jun 2017 56,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill within 30 cm (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose wire clip not located (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wall has light damage

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

advise rear tyres are perished

advise slight damage on fuel pipe

Fail 13 Jun 2016 55,263 miles

advise rear tyres are perished

advise slight damage on fuel pipe

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure caliper spring clip not located properly (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 47,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,530 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 HGN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

LY08 HGN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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