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LD08 XKF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 XKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,609 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 122,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 122,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 122,496 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 122,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 122,444 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 122,444 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine smoke is excessively infiltrating inside cabine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 122,438 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper chassis holed

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 122,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 122,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 120,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,790 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,221 miles

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

Rear seat seatbase loose

Fail 14 Apr 2014 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear seat seatbase loose

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,089 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,089 miles

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 27,356 miles

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

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush bonding starting to seperate

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 XKF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

LD08 XKF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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