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MA08 LFH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,403 mi
Last recorded45,403 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LFH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 45,403 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 45,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,377 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 41,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,405 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 38,405 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in n/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,369 miles

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

both rear axle bushes worn

both rear sills corroded

both rear tyres starting to crack

front brake discs scored

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 30,369 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

both rear sills corroded

both rear tyres starting to crack

front brake discs scored

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,095 miles

Both front tyres inner shoulder wear. 165/6014H

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

Oil around transmission area underneath.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 19,176 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)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,361 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 LFH 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 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 MA08 LFH, 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 MA08 LFH registered?

MA08 LFH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is MA08 LFH safe to buy?

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