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LD58 WOJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,213 mi
Last recorded22,213 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 WOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 22,213 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 22,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 20,702 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 20,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 19,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 19,816 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 18,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Anti-Roll Bar Links Dust covers are perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Silencer has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 18,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Anti-Roll Bar Links Dust covers are perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Driver side front Wiper Blade not Cleaning the windscreen properly. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Silencer has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 18,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 18,168 miles

Central Rear spare wheel defected

Coolant leak

coolant below max

gear lever cup not secure

Pass 10 Oct 2017 17,636 miles

Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 17,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine management light on

Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,999 miles

E.M.L on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,220 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 16,220 miles

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

offside rear brake hose deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,147 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 15,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre excessivly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,616 miles

Advise offside front tyre has slight outer wall kerb damage

Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,979 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,109 miles

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

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 WOJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD58 WOJ registered?

LD58 WOJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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