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ML08 LCZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,367 mi
Last recorded69,367 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 LCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,367 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front n/s/f wiper blade split on end.

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall iner edge 165/65/13

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall inner edge 165/65/13

both front tyres low to limit on inner edge.165/65/13

Pass 6 May 2017 58,181 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,750 miles

o/s/r tyre side/wall cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 39,815 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 39,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 34,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 34,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 26,991 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,591 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 19,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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ML08 LCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ML08 LCZ, 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 ML08 LCZ registered?

ML08 LCZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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