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LC58 BBK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 BBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,739 miles

interior centre mirror adrift

Fail 25 Feb 2020 63,739 miles

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

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

interior centre mirror adrift

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,086 miles

Nearside wiper blade is split slightly

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

gearbox oil leak

offside bottom suspension arm rear bush has de bonded slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2016 41,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper blade is split slightly

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

gearbox oil leak

offside bottom suspension arm rear bush has de bonded slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2015 33,050 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,050 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,907 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 25,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,010 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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LC58 BBK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC58 BBK, 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 LC58 BBK registered?

LC58 BBK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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