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LC08 XSN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,431 mi
Last recorded103,431 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 XSN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 99,444 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 85,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,025 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills and inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,932 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 72,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 64,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.7mm in places, small cuts in tread area no inner canvas or ply visible (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 64,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.7mm in places, small cuts in tread area no inner canvas or ply visible (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,129 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,492 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,502 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,650 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 XSN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

LC08 XSN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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