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LX08 VPR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,878 mi
Last recorded25,878 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VPR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 25,878 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Fail 4 Apr 2024 25,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 24,225 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on nearside front floor pan

Fail 3 Apr 2023 24,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on nearside front floor pan

Pass 30 Mar 2022 23,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,067 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion offside body sill

Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,718 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strongly advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,329 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 14,328 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 10,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,869 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 7,869 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 4,096 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 VPR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

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

Is LX08 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 VPR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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