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LG58 VBP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,432 mi
Last recorded26,432 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 VBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 26,432 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 22,823 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 22,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion starting to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 21 Oct 2023 20,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 19,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 18,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 18,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,435 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 17,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,438 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 14,438 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,616 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,645 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 VBP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 LG58 VBP, 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 LG58 VBP registered?

LG58 VBP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is LG58 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 VBP 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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