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LG58 CVY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,954 mi
Last recorded88,954 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 CVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 88,954 miles

Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 88,954 miles

Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,045 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,776 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,926 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,994 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,815 miles

windscreen has a scratch

Fail 8 Aug 2017 47,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

windscreen has a scratch

Fail 3 Aug 2017 47,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

various under body corrosion

windscreen has a scratch mark

Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,589 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 41,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,106 miles

coolant on minimum

damp around power steering pump

nearside front and nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre cuts on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,481 miles

both front windscreen wipers starting to smear and indicator showing they need replacing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,436 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,325 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 CVY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG58 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

LG58 CVY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LG58 CVY safe to buy?

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