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LX08 VPM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,718 mi
Last recorded67,718 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 67,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (Central) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front floor pans corroded

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

nearside outer sill panel corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,664 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust support rubber in a poor condition.

Front Exhaust heat shield cover

Large rust blisters on both outer sills and front floor pan.

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 62,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust support rubber in a poor condition.

Front Exhaust heat shield cover

Large rust blisters on both outer sills and front floor pan.

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,155 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 58,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,340 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 50,339 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust rubber mount broken

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

Rear Exhaust rubber mount broken 1 out of 2 other one severely perished

Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear both inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2020 48,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear both inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,815 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on inner edge-165 65 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,596 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 40,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,972 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,383 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 27,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,653 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 VPM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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