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LN58 XBC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 XBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 65,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 65,106 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,411 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 62,408 miles

Front All direction indicators not working +rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 55,262 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

spare tyre cracking

steering rack breather pipe fitment

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,369 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 47,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,734 miles

Nearside sill has corrosion but not considered excesive

Offside outer sill has some corrosion but not considered excesive

Fail 26 Oct 2021 44,734 miles

Nearside sill has corrosion but not considered excesive

Offside outer sill has some corrosion but not considered excesive

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 44,653 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,174 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,907 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,463 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 39,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,771 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 36,279 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking inner/outter edge

Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,279 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking inner/outter edge

Fail 27 Nov 2012 29,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,047 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 XBC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN58 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

LN58 XBC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is LN58 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 XBC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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