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LH58 AFN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,135 mi
Last recorded60,135 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH58 AFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 60,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 60,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 60,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,032 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 56,655 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 56,635 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear wheelarch, continuing behind wheelarch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,798 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Pass 24 May 2016 45,592 miles

both rear tyres are perished , recommend changing .

Pass 29 May 2015 40,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,721 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 34,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 29,607 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,806 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 26,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,115 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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LH58 AFN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 LH58 AFN, 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 LH58 AFN registered?

LH58 AFN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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