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LY08 HKL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,167 mi
Last recorded54,167 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 HKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 54,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 53,807 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,418 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 44,668 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 39,920 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,920 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,208 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 35,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,720 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,083 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 HKL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY08 HKL, 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 LY08 HKL registered?

LY08 HKL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is LY08 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 HKL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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