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FV58 LYY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,422 mi
Last recorded71,422 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 LYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 71,422 miles

Check timing belt history (due every 5yrs)

Oil sump porous

Pass 12 Apr 2025 65,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 65,638 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 58,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seating mount on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 51,535 miles

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

handbrake cable support bracket has become detached n/s/r

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,059 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 44,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 41,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 37,442 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 30,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 19,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 15,973 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 9,333 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 8,311 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 6,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 5,146 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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FV58 LYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYY, 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

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What year was FV58 LYY registered?

FV58 LYY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is FV58 LYY safe to buy?

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