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LC58 BCY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 BCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 78,310 miles

general underbody corrosion.

Fail 26 Apr 2023 78,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2022 73,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where sill joins inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,513 miles

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

both front lower wish bone inner rear bushes in poor condition

oil marks around engine no leeks seen

surface corrosion to both outer sill in prescribed areas

Fail 3 Nov 2018 68,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front lower wish bone inner rear bushes in poor condition

oil marks around engine no leeks seen

surface corrosion to both outer sill in prescribed areas

Pass 4 Nov 2017 64,570 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 60,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 56,701 miles

inner and outer eadges of n/s/f tyre geting low

Fail 31 Oct 2015 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

inner and outer eadges of n/s/f tyre geting low

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,667 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 19,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,098 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 BCY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LC58 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

LC58 BCY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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