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FL58 LJV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,918 mi
Last recorded79,918 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 LJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 79,918 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf, nsr, osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around arch lining (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 79,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams sticking (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around arch lining holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above exhaust back box holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nsf, nsr, osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around arch lining (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 76,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 72,203 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,037 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe worn and box hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 68,035 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around arch lining (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full front to rear sill corroded and nsf under floor area corroded (advise corrosion to os sill too) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded away at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe worn and box hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,991 miles

front exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 64,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,313 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers corroded and flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, sized 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 62,312 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame area - marked hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers corroded and flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, sized 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,249 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy worn and hangers corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,249 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy worn and hangers corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,222 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexy worn and rear hangers corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 52,116 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (axle bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit os 2mm ns 2-3mm both sized 195 45 16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexy worn and rear hangers corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,584 miles

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount

Offside Front slight play in top strut mount

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,572 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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FL58 LJV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FL58 LJV, 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 FL58 LJV registered?

FL58 LJV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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