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PL08 LXU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,280 mi
Last recorded59,280 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 LXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2022 59,280 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure FILLER PIPE INSECURE (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached DROP LINK DAMAGE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Fail 15 Dec 2021 52,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Pass 5 Dec 2020 50,054 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 50,054 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,051 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,754 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 36,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlight contains water affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,057 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 31,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,066 miles

both rear tyres cracking at edge of tread

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,056 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,369 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,558 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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PL08 LXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PL08 LXU, 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 PL08 LXU registered?

PL08 LXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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