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LM58 OXJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,583 mi
Last recorded70,583 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 OXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,583 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 70,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 66,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,315 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Knocking noise but cannot find any play in joints

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,156 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2017 61,153 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,832 miles

Nearside Rear tyre small weather cracks

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

Offside Rear tyre small weather cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 50,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 41,722 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 41,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2012 31,639 miles

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

o/sf suspension arm (rear bush) starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2011 20,521 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 OXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

LM58 OXJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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The MOT history for LM58 OXJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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