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LN58 WXZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,275 mi
Last recorded56,275 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 WXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 56,275 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 51,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 44,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 44,496 miles

Front Bonnet safety catch inop/partially seized

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp poor dipped beam pattern, water in lamp unit

Pass 5 Oct 2019 44,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

no coolant in water bottle

no reverse light

Fail 5 Oct 2019 44,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

no coolant in water bottle

no reverse light

Pass 22 Dec 2018 41,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear no reversing light

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Dec 2018 41,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear no reversing light

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2017 36,338 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 36,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,680 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,895 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,592 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 18,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 9,041 miles

battery cover fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 6,925 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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LN58 WXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LN58 WXZ, 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 LN58 WXZ registered?

LN58 WXZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LN58 WXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 WXZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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