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RA08 LGL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,603 mi
Last recorded52,603 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LGL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 52,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,292 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2018 49,292 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,599 miles

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

front bumper insecure

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Jun 2017 46,599 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front bumper insecure

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,585 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,090 miles

front bumper is insecure

rear bumper is insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2014 28,090 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper is insecure

rear bumper is insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,358 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,437 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,737 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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RA08 LGL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 RA08 LGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 LGL registered?

RA08 LGL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is RA08 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 LGL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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