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LX08 PZN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,026 mi
Last recorded57,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 PZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,026 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing at front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing at front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2019 57,025 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing at front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing at front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front wipers poor

exhaust system corroding

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,701 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - inner wing at front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis -inner wing at front subframe (2.4.A.3)

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing and have deep cracks

light scratching within swept area of windscreen

nearside rear tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner edge and perished

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2017 43,701 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-60-14h (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - inner wing at front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis -inner wing at front subframe (2.4.A.3)

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing and have deep cracks

light scratching within swept area of windscreen

nearside front tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner edge and perished

rear registration plate damaged

screw in edge of offside rear tyre not repairable

Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,548 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2015 28,548 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,173 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,342 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 22,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,825 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,311 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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LX08 PZN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 LX08 PZN, 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 LX08 PZN registered?

LX08 PZN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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