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LX08 VKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,415 mi
Last recorded72,415 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,489 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 70,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner sholder

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,089 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 49,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Feb 2015 40,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,280 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,150 miles

advise baby seats fitted rear belts not checked

advise both front tyres cracking in tread edges

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 VKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

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

Is LX08 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 VKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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