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LL08 XMY

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,099 mi
Last recorded81,099 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 XMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 81,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner Quarter panel under fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner Quarter panel under fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Abs retaining devices - offside front missing from anti roll bar link and nearside clip not fitted correctly

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front floor corrosion

Inner and outer sill corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure damaged up inside bumper (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear chassis leg corrosion

Rear exhaust rear mount broken - supported at other points

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,560 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear inner quarter panel around fuel filler

Corrosion to nearside rear quarter panel around fuel filler

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

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

Nearside Inner Corrosion to sill

Nearside Outer Corrosion to sill

Nearside Rear chassis /chassis leg corrosion

Nearside floor corrosion

Nearside number plate light lens assembly damaged

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

Offside Inner Corrosion to sill

Offside Outer Corrosion to sill

Offside Rear chassis /chassis leg corrosion

Offside floor corrosion

corrosion above both rear lamp units

steering a little heavy possibly column u/j stiff

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,401 miles

Bonnet release handle missing- open on cable

Corrosion to Nearside front and rear sill /Quarter panel, Nearside Front Floor,Offside front Sill

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot spilt but still preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 62,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed + not retained correctly causing the chafed hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet release handle missing- open on cable

Corrosion to Nearside front and rear sill /Quarter panel, Nearside Front Floor,Offside front Sill

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot spilt but still preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,937 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edges (165/65R13 77T)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perished

coolant level low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,265 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,331 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,997 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,949 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,491 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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LL08 XMY is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LL08 XMY, 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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LL08 XMY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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