CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV58 LVE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,500 mi
Last recorded68,500 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 LVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,500 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn forward axle bushes have slight wear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded close to inner wing area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general localised areas of corrosion on underside.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,943 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper subframe corroded at mounting point.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 62,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor/chassis corroded and holed within 12" of subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper subframe corroded at mounting point.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,900 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.8mm on edge.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre block treading and worn unevenly on inside edge.

front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,696 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 43,696 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,881 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 27,266 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure offside front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,844 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 13,836 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,839 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV58 LVE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV58 LVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV58 LVE?

You can check the full history of CV58 LVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV58 LVE registered?

CV58 LVE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is CV58 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV58 LVE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV58 LVE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV58 LVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.