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FV58 LJU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,397 mi
Last recorded63,397 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 LJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 63,397 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 63,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2026 63,392 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis(under rear seat) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 55,234 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 49,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,567 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 34,027 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 34,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 30,254 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,353 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2017 25,365 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,791 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 20,400 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2014 17,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 14,555 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,132 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 11,666 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 11,666 miles

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

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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FV58 LJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV58 LJU, 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 FV58 LJU registered?

FV58 LJU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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The MOT history for FV58 LJU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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