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LS58 AOL

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 AOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 67,476 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner quadrant. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner quadrant. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,407 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,407 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,881 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,147 miles

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

Rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2014 45,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,549 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 26,549 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,388 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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LS58 AOL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS58 AOL, 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 LS58 AOL registered?

LS58 AOL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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