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LT08 XFA

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,696 mi
Last recorded34,696 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 XFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,696 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 34,696 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,455 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 31,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 outer wall damage and inner edge worn (4.1.D.1a)

** offside front tyre worn inner edge **

nearside wiper split

tracking recommended

Fail 23 Jun 2015 28,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads 3 to 4mm

tracking recomended

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,443 miles

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

front pads 3 to 4mm

tracking recomended

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,110 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 25,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,785 miles

nearside front outer brake pad wearing low

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged 165/60R14

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 21,785 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front outer brake pad wearing low

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged 165/60R14

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,415 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight pas fluid seapage from steering rack

Pass 16 May 2011 17,304 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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LT08 XFA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XFA, 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 LT08 XFA registered?

LT08 XFA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LT08 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 XFA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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