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RA08 LUD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,359 mi
Last recorded75,359 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,359 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 69,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working jet broken temp repair carried out (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,512 miles

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

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion emerging

exhaust corroding

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 9 Oct 2017 63,469 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)

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

Offside Outer sill surface corrosion emerging

exhaust corroding

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,323 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,344 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,296 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,647 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 24,647 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 LUD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA08 LUD, 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 RA08 LUD registered?

RA08 LUD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2008.

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