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LT08 JXA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,500 mi
Last recorded60,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 JXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 60,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,225 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside & nearside floor pans

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler inner area badly corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rail

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 45,100 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside & nearside floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler inner area badly corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside has many areas of corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2020 45,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside & nearside floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler inner area badly corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside has many areas of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,645 miles

Air con pipes corroded.Leak ?

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 42,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fitted incorrectly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Air con pipes corroded.Leak ?

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 38,472 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 38,403 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Seal, Behind Rear Axle Mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant Bottle Empty, Prior To Test. Advise.

Nearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm. 165/60H14.

Nearside Front Tyre, Inner Shoulder Bald.

Offside Front Tyre, Inner Shoulder Bald.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across front of car. (2.3.2)

exhaust system beginning to corrode.

fuel tank beginning to corrode.

Fail 4 Jun 2016 35,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across front of car. (2.3.2)

exhaust system beginning to corrode.

fuel tank beginning to corrode.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,311 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 7,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LT08 JXA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LT08 JXA, 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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LT08 JXA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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