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LD58 MVT

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,952 mi
Last recorded53,952 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 MVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 53,952 miles

front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to wear

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 42,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres heavily perished

both headlights have condensation in them

n/s/f wheel heavily buckled

slight delay in servo operation during servo test

Fail 9 Mar 2018 40,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Rear both tyres heavily perished

both headlights have condensation in them

n/s/f wheel heavily buckled

slight delay in servo operation during servo test

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 38,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fitted 1061 bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working opened and closed boot and light started working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,698 miles

bothrear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2015 34,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bothrear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,232 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 30,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,984 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 25,984 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,349 miles

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

excess handbrake travel @ 10 notches but not coming to stop.

handbrake cable hitting exhaust heat shield when operated.

nearside and offside front wipers slightly smearing screen.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 19,349 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

excess handbrake travel @ 10 notches but not coming to stop.

handbrake cable hitting exhaust heat shield when operated.

nearside and offside front wipers slightly smearing screen.

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 MVT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

LD58 MVT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is LD58 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 MVT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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