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CV58 LXT

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 LXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front end of vehicle damaged/repaired

slight roughness offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,075 miles

evidence of accident damage to nearside inner wing, seam sealer cracked at welds but no access to inspect ,cannot inspect inner wheel arch area as inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,038 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,036 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,389 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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CV58 LXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LXT, 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 CV58 LXT registered?

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

Is CV58 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV58 LXT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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