MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
n/s/r tyre side wall damaged
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
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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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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