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LN58 XAU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,187 mi
Last recorded86,187 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,187 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 85,941 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 74,973 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 74,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,437 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 65,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,053 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to fuel filler pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,704 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to fuel filler pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,940 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 57,940 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,619 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,953 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 45,953 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear cracking on tyre

Offside Front Outer cutting on tyre wall

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,382 miles

Offside Cracking on front inner and outer tyre walls

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight cracking on o/s rear inner and outer tyre walls.

Splitting on o/s front inner and outer tyre walls.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 31,692 miles

Slight cracking on o/s rear inner and outer tyre walls.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Splitting on o/s front inner and outer tyre walls.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 27,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,623 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 14,917 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

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 XAU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LN58 XAU, 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 LN58 XAU registered?

LN58 XAU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is LN58 XAU safe to buy?

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