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LX08 VFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,832 mi
Last recorded92,832 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,832 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 87,337 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 85,870 miles

both front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2017 143,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 May 2017 84,690 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2016 79,495 miles

condensation in offside headlight unit

Pass 2 May 2015 72,829 miles

suspect coolent leak

Fail 2 May 2015 72,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

suspect coolent leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,985 miles

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 14 Mar 2013 48,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 48,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,912 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perished

stone chip/damaged to front windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,858 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFZ, 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 LX08 VFZ registered?

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

Is LX08 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 VFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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