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LM58 HXC

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,475 mi
Last recorded51,475 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 HXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,475 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2020 47,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in sidewall not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2020 47,507 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in sidewall not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,179 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 41,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 32,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,514 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 20,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 19,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise in wheel drum

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 19,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise in wheel drum

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 17,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,632 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 13,632 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight cracked

o/s/r tyre slight cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,362 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 HXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXC, 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 LM58 HXC registered?

LM58 HXC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is LM58 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 HXC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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