MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak top of engine/side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
nearside front lower wishbone rear bush light tearing
slight noise nearside rear brake
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r tyre sidewall damage.
o/s/r tyre sidewall damage.
o/s/r tyre sidewall damage.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LT08 XLM 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 66.7%.
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 XLM, 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 LT08 XLM registered?
LT08 XLM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.
Is LT08 XLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for LT08 XLM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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