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LR58 MUO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 MUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,385 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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,199 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 75,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases > Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And off side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear beam Corrosion setting in

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,511 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 47,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,453 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,981 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 MUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

LR58 MUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LR58 MUO safe to buy?

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