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LX08 VGE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,146 mi
Last recorded60,146 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,146 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 60,146 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 53,161 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 51,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,702 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated and slight cuts

Oil leak transmission ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,754 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Oil leaks from transmission

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,291 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 42,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,236 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,206 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,165 miles

n/s rear tyre has been run flat

Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre has been run flat

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 VGE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

LX08 VGE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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