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LM58 CJO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,370 mi
Last recorded43,370 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 CJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2024 43,370 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 37,113 miles

General corrosion on front floor pan and chassis legs

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 37,040 miles

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

General corrosion on front floor pan and chassis legs

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 33,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside corrosion to sill(non structual)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 32,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion to sill (attention needed)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,203 miles

Offside Front corrosion to sill

Pass 20 Nov 2019 28,515 miles

all four tyres perishing .......

corrosion in o/s/f outer sill , advise attention .......

Fail 20 Nov 2019 28,515 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all four tyres perishing .......

corrosion in o/s/f outer sill , advise attention .......

Pass 29 Nov 2018 24,872 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 21,242 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 18,513 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 18,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 15,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 12,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 9,774 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 6,434 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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LM58 CJO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LM58 CJO, 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 LM58 CJO registered?

LM58 CJO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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