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LD58 KRV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,802 mi
Last recorded69,802 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 KRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,802 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill 30cm rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill 30cm rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 67,472 miles

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

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 66,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,126 miles

Coolant bottle is empty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,812 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,696 miles

165/65TR13

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WRON ON INSIDE = REQUIRES ALIGNMENT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 44,696 miles

165/65TR13

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB FITTED WRONG (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WRON ON INSIDE = REQUIRES ALIGNMENT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,951 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB-CAP MISSING ?

Fail 15 Oct 2015 28,951 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB-CAP MISSING ?

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BLOCKED (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,926 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 21,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 15,206 miles

TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED - 165/65TR13

Pass 10 Sep 2012 3,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 1,392 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 KRV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

LD58 KRV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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