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SO57 JLX

2008 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Purple Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 78,063 miles on the clock, averaging 8,149 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO57 JLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,149

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading78,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,013
Average per year8,149
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO57 JLX 28k41k53k66k78k '11'17'14

Check SO57 JLX

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage70,050 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage61,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,166 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage48,088 miles
Since last MOT+11,454 miles
PASS
Mileage36,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,634 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage27,993 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 JLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 JLX

What car is SO57 JLX?

SO57 JLX is an purple Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO57 JLX?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 JLX was 78,063 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 JLX passed its MOT?

SO57 JLX has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 15 Mar 2017.

Is SO57 JLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 JLX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SO57 JLX?

SO57 JLX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.