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OU08 LKD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,533 mi
Last recorded77,533 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,533 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 77,533 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,351 miles

Front bumper loose on N/S

Front tyres 2mm tread depth worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre 2.5mm tread depth

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

Rear tyres perished

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2014 70,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper loose on N/S

Front tyres 2mm tread depth worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre 2.5mm tread depth

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,850 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer shoulders.

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 48,646 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 21 Dec 2011 48,646 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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OU08 LKD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU08 LKD, 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 OU08 LKD registered?

OU08 LKD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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