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LG58 AKU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 AKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,676 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 63,674 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged In the wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged In the wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 58,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing power steering hose (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,273 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 54,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 53,462 miles

Nearside Front plastic arch taped

Offside Front plastic arch taped

Fail 30 Dec 2019 53,462 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush attatement worn exssive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front plastic arch taped

Offside Front plastic arch taped

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,180 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 50,180 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,642 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 47,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,513 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 43,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,779 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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LG58 AKU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LG58 AKU, 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 LG58 AKU registered?

LG58 AKU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is LG58 AKU safe to buy?

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