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LN08 TXA

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,665 mi
Last recorded53,665 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 TXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 53,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor near seat anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also oil coated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,051 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 51,051 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad friction material signs of heat

Pass 25 Jan 2022 47,607 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 47,605 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 45,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 44,425 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pans to outer sills areas

corrosion to offside outer sill front to rear

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2019 40,919 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r inner backig sill axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 32,441 miles

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r inner backing sills

Fail 18 Feb 2017 32,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r inner backing sills

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r Tyre heavily cracked on inner and outer edges no cords visible

Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cracks in tread no cords visible

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 16,076 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges close to limit

Pass 25 Feb 2012 12,187 miles

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

osr tyre perishing and has cuts in the tread but am unable to see any cords

Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,427 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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LN08 TXA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LN08 TXA, 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 LN08 TXA registered?

LN08 TXA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is LN08 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 TXA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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