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LC08 VTX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 VTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 73,787 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,332 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 54,045 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish/deteriorate

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish/deteriorate

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,855 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2016 45,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2016 45,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,778 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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LC08 VTX 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 83.3%.

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 LC08 VTX, 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 LC08 VTX registered?

LC08 VTX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LC08 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 VTX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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