2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · LR08 LDO
2008 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 73,692 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 LDO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/11/2023
- 73,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 LDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ka (LR08 LDO) between March 2011 and November 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flooring”.
LR08 LDO Mileage History
- 14/03/20117,683 mi
- 26/08/20118,210 mi+527 mi
- 14/08/201213,878 mi+5,668 mi
- 14/08/201213,878 mi
- 30/07/201319,459 mi+5,581 mi
- 15/07/201424,095 mi+4,636 mi
- 02/07/201528,866 mi+4,771 mi
- 24/02/201636,026 mi+7,160 mi
- 16/02/201738,323 mi+2,297 mi
- 16/02/201738,323 mi
- 16/02/201842,652 mi+4,329 mi
- 22/02/201947,400 mi+4,748 mi
- 19/02/202052,239 mi+4,839 mi
- 19/02/202052,239 mi
- 16/02/202160,125 mi+7,886 mi
- 26/02/202160,326 mi+201 mi
- 04/02/202263,432 mi+3,106 mi
- 07/02/202263,437 mi+5 mi
- 15/11/202269,997 mi+6,560 mi
- 27/11/202373,692 mi+3,695 mi
Average of roughly 5,195 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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