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LM58 MFU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,997 mi
Last recorded43,997 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 MFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 43,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 43,997 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 42,913 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 41,518 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 40,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2021 38,714 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 37,723 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 36,859 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 34,698 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes noisy during roller brake test

Rear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

fuel tank and fuel filter corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,707 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 12,324 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 10,009 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 7,572 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 5,319 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 MFU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 LM58 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

LM58 MFU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is LM58 MFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 MFU 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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