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LD58 BTO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,066 mi
Last recorded37,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 BTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,066 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and sidewall damaged

Offside sill damaged

play in both top suspension mountings

Fail 5 Jan 2017 37,066 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside sill damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both top suspension mountings

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,111 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2015 30,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,333 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,665 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,050 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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LD58 BTO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD58 BTO, 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 LD58 BTO registered?

LD58 BTO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is LD58 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 BTO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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