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LD58 XJX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,797 mi
Last recorded31,797 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 31,797 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f chassis corroding around subframe mounts

N/s/f chassis corroding

O/s/r inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 29,283 miles

Both front floor pans corroding

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 27,643 miles

Front floor pans corroded

Front innerwings/chassis subframe mounts corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 25,861 miles

Both front floor pans corroded near subframe mounts

Both front innerwings corroding near subframe mounts

Both front wishbone bushes perishing & slight movement

Pass 9 Dec 2021 22,566 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 21,089 miles

under vehicle has slight rust all over

Fail 7 Dec 2020 21,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under vehicle has slight rust all over

Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,031 miles

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 20,031 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 16,476 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 14,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 6,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 5,631 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 4,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 3,734 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 2,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 2,514 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 XJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XJX, 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 XJX registered?

LD58 XJX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is LD58 XJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 XJX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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