MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
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
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general vehicle corrosion
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
Nearside Front tyre has damage to its side wall
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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LY08 HGN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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