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LM08 SXE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,712 mi
Last recorded54,712 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 SXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,712 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 54,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear bushes on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arches nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 51,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor plan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,547 miles

Both front subframe mount areas corroded

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,696 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,475 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,803 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,335 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 25,335 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 21,245 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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LM08 SXE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LM08 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM08 SXE registered?

LM08 SXE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is LM08 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 SXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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