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MA08 LKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,823 mi
Last recorded35,823 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2025 35,823 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 33,366 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both sills showing signs of corrosion - underseal is peeling

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front inner wings under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Some parts of floor area underseal is peeling

Pass 3 May 2023 31,436 miles

Both front lower suspension arms - rear bush has very slight play

Both inner wings showing signs of corrosion

Both sills showing signs of corrosion front and rear - stone chip is peeling

Complete exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 May 2022 29,950 miles

Both sills front & rear showing signs of corrosion - stone chip peeling

Complete exhaust corroded

Nearside inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Offside inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,445 miles

Complete exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 25,418 miles

Both front brake discs worn,pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Front, centre & rear exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2019 23,025 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Centre & rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 20,416 miles

Centre & rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,618 miles

Centre to rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,393 miles

Rear and centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,643 miles

Slight oil weap from gearbox selector shaft seal

Pass 23 Apr 2014 7,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 6,360 miles

all tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 5,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2012 5,193 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,660 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 LKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MA08 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

MA08 LKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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