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LT08 XMR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,232 mi
Last recorded138,232 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 XMR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 138,232 miles

Both front outer sills in corroded condition.

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rims dented both sides of car (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 138,216 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rims both sides of car (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 120,797 miles

Exhaust tail pipe mount hook fractured away.

Rear radius arm front mount bushes slightly worn both sides of car

Pass 27 Mar 2020 102,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 102,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure filter and connected pipe not secured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,876 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 88,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,710 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 78,710 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 73,744 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,369 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,369 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,923 miles

both headlights have temporary masking to eliminate kick up

o/s/r light has temporary repair to conform to lighting requirements

Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XMR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

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

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