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LN58 XMG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 XMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,211 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2026 64,211 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 61,543 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 61,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,068 miles

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

Offside Outer Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,137 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 57,137 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 45,708 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))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,009 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 37,009 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,074 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,107 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,096 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,359 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 XMG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

LN58 XMG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LN58 XMG safe to buy?

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