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LT08 XLM

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,020 mi
Last recorded66,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,020 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,053 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 62,049 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,370 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,821 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 48,821 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,853 miles

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.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,853 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,984 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,106 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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