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LT08 XMK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,179 mi
Last recorded71,179 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,038 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush wear and play in both sides shock absorbers top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

damage to bonnet and front bumper

Fail 10 Jan 2020 59,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush wear and play in both sides shock absorbers top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

damage to bonnet and front bumper

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,081 miles

Nearside Rear wear and play in Mcpherson strut top mounting

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,389 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 52,389 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 45,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 34,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 34,292 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 28,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 23,516 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall!

screw in nearside rear tyre!

Fail 18 Feb 2012 23,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall!

screw in nearside rear tyre!

Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,193 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 XMK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

LT08 XMK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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