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BN58 LKG

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,496 mi
Last recorded62,496 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 LKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 62,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,623 miles

Front seals and floor pan slightly corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 52,623 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front seals and floor pan slightly corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,349 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 49,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 26,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,724 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 17,941 miles

damage to nsf wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,097 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 165/65/13

all four tyres cracking slightly

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,446 miles

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

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

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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BN58 LKG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN58 LKG, 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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BN58 LKG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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