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LD58 CKU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,960 mi
Last recorded65,960 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 CKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 65,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/chassis rail (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/chassis rail (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,608 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner flitch panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner rear arches forward of wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 58,733 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches/ sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis behind struts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 58,732 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill, belt and seat mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches/ sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis behind struts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 55,170 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,239 miles

corrosion at chassis, front floor and inner wings

Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,331 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,169 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,169 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,274 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 38,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished n/s 5mm o/s 4.5mm left

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 3.5 mm left

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,576 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2016 34,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,782 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 18 Aug 2015 30,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,220 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,947 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 CKU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LD58 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

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

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