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DE58 LFU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,270 mi
Last recorded76,270 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 LFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,270 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

rear under corrosion repaired /covered over unable to fully check

Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits to low (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting on rear box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,849 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 74,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,278 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,937 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 26,937 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 37,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 36,697 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 29,658 miles

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

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

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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DE58 LFU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE58 LFU, 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 DE58 LFU registered?

DE58 LFU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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