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LX08 VZP

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,421 mi
Last recorded96,421 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,421 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis members+floor+nearside front sill+rear panel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel smell no vishall signs

various body work damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2021 96,416 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis members+floor+nearside front sill+rear panel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel smell no vishall signs

various body work damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

cuts in front tyres+nearside rear tyre,sills corroding,rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level on minimum

Fail 18 Apr 2019 87,757 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 81,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,440 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing inner shoulders wearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear and offside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 6 Apr 2017 77,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Front both sides tyres wearing inner shoulders wearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear and offside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,889 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,889 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 62,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 45,693 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 24 Mar 2012 34,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,289 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 26,289 miles

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

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 VZP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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