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LG58 OKT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,065 mi
Last recorded31,065 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 OKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 31,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,068 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 20,049 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 20,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,180 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 18,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level on "MIN"

Pass 21 Sep 2017 15,495 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front wipers smeary and wear indicators yellow

nearside and offside front tyres perishing and treads low

nearside front washer jets out of aim

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 13,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full adult belt inspection.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 9,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smeary and wear indicators yellow.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2013 8,186 miles

front wiper wear indicators yellow and smeary.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 6,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,931 miles

front and rear wipers perishing and smeary across screens.

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 OKT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 LG58 OKT, 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

How do I check the history of LG58 OKT?

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What year was LG58 OKT registered?

LG58 OKT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LG58 OKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 OKT 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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