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LD08 XJC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 XJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 75,423 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive corrosion to inner sill leading onto rear axle mounitng (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch { behind fuel filler neck severally corroded leading to holes } (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill mid way excessively corroded withing 30cm of seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced whole sill front to back (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front front Bumper slightly insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,847 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,841 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,865 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/ outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,894 miles

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

Offside Outer door sill corroded

oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2019 67,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer door sill corroded

oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,319 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,013 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,774 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front head lights beam patten deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,700 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 35,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre badly age cracked

offside rear tyre badly age cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre badly age cracked

offside rear tyre badly age cracked

Pass 24 May 2011 33,711 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 XJC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

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

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