MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer SILL CORRODED THROUGH - NOT IN SPECIFIED AREA
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front tyres worn on inner edges.
N/S/R tyre badly perished and cracked. Date stamped 2008. Due to age would advise replacement. (165/60/14 75T)
N/S/R tyre badly perished and cracked. Date stamped 2008. Due to age would advise replacement. (165/60/14 75T)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant level low.
Front tyres worn on inner edges.
N/S/F wiper blade worn
N/S/R tyre badly perished and cracked. Date stamped 2008. Due to age would advise replacement. (165/60/14 75T)
N/S/R tyre badly perished and cracked. Date stamped 2008. Due to age would advise replacement. (165/60/14 75T)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO08 LCA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 RO08 LCA, 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 RO08 LCA registered?
RO08 LCA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is RO08 LCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for RO08 LCA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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