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LR58 EMF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,617 mi
Last recorded67,617 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 EMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,617 miles

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

Spare tyre defective cuts down to cords on side walls ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 67,614 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective cuts down to cords on side walls ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes deteriorated , both sides , no excessive movement

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,953 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , both sides (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,862 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 44,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2015 36,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,613 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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LR58 EMF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR58 EMF, 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 LR58 EMF registered?

LR58 EMF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is LR58 EMF safe to buy?

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