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LD08 XEZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,560 mi
Last recorded63,560 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 XEZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,179 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 59,179 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 53,528 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,683 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 49,683 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,614 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 40,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,205 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 38,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,166 miles

evidence of brake fluid leak on servo pipe, no visible leaks found

nearside rear tyre worn bald inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,109 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,813 miles

front brake discs deteriorated, pitted and worn thin

front brake pads worn very close to the min legal limit of 1.5mm

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2013 26,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,861 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 20,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,155 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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LD08 XEZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD08 XEZ, 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 LD08 XEZ registered?

LD08 XEZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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