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MT08 LBO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,897 mi
Last recorded80,897 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 LBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 80,897 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer n/s & o/s sills have surface rust

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s rear footwell floor corroded but not weak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor corroded on places but not weak

fuel filler area starting to corrod

n/s/f rear wishbone bush deteriorated

raer slam panel to floor corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,826 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 78,826 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,441 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,125 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 68,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,742 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)

chassis and sills corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 61,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,981 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,911 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,536 miles

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)

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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MT08 LBO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT08 LBO, 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 MT08 LBO registered?

MT08 LBO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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