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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,297 cc

LX08 VGJMOT history

LX08 VGJ is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 41,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LX08 VGJ blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
41,203 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,297 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VGJ was last recorded at 41,203 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 9,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,973 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,230 miles
Average per year
2,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,203 miles
  • 2024 – 31,973 miles
  • 2023 – 19,934 miles
  • 2022 – 19,697 miles
  • 2021 – 18,999 miles
  • 2020 – 18,782 miles
  • 2019 – 18,100 miles
  • 2018 – 17,831 miles
  • 2017 – 17,615 miles
  • 2016 – 17,382 miles
  • 2015 – 17,120 miles
  • 2014 – 16,064 miles
  • 2013 – 13,741 miles
  • 2012 – 11,381 miles
  • 2011 – 8,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension strut to mount slight play

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,203 miles (+9,230)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    664851169402
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension strut to mount slight play

  2. Pass31,973 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    587559707364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail31,971 miles (+12,037)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    848543757849
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass19,934 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    19,934 miles
    Test number
    769201424113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,697 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    19,697 miles
    Test number
    498543763599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    894217923803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail18,999 miles (+217)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    780901034884
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass18,782 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    18,782 miles
    Test number
    158273223982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,100 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,100 miles
    Test number
    496763403734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,831 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    17,831 miles
    Test number
    254794002326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,615 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,615 miles
    Test number
    288644321983
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack slightly.

  12. Pass17,382 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,382 miles
    Test number
    563844290401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,120 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,120 miles
    Test number
    966010755041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,064 miles
    Test number
    456359654034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,064 miles (+2,323)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,064 miles
    Test number
    408379654024
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteClutch fluid supple pipe from brake master cylinder leaking.

  16. Pass13,741 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,741 miles
    Test number
    315478253053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,381 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,381 miles
    Test number
    177753252401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,805 miles
    Test number
    545720261000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 VGJ

Does LX08 VGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 VGJ expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VGJ?
The MOT on LX08 VGJ expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 VGJ done?
LX08 VGJ was recorded at 41,203 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 2,212 miles a year.
Has LX08 VGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VGJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LX08 VGJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX08 VGJ find?
LX08 VGJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front upper suspension strut to mount slight play.

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