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MA08 LBK

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,558 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 97,558 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floorpan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floorpan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,359 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 93,359 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR HOLED AND CORRODED NEAR SEAT MOUNTS AND SEAT BELT MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL WELL HOLED AND CORRODED NEAR TO SUSPENSION MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL TO FLOOR HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR HOLED AND CORRODED NEAR SEAT MOUNTS AND SEAT BELT MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced DROP SILL HOLED AND CORRODED NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL WELL HOLED AND CORRODED NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks on outer edge - not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,375 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks on outer edge - not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,549 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and floor (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,947 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 83,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,719 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,479 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 56,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch pipe seeping

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,298 miles

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

front screen scratched

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,857 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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MA08 LBK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MA08 LBK, 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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MA08 LBK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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