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PL08 LZR

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,250 mi
Last recorded41,250 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 LZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,592 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 35,592 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 28,207 miles

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged.

The underside of this vehicle has areas of surface corrosion.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 28,207 miles

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged.

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

The underside of this vehicle has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 23,120 miles

front cross member/radiator mounting corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2020 23,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front cross member/radiator mounting corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,559 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 15,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear w/bone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 15,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,353 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 12,353 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,154 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 11,154 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,058 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,543 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 9,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,869 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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PL08 LZR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PL08 LZR, 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 PL08 LZR registered?

PL08 LZR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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