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LT58 HUP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,702 mi
Last recorded79,702 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 HUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 79,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 77,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner inner body sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner inner body sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 57,386 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2023 57,386 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,690 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 50,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sill area starting to show signs of corrosion

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 48,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sill area starting to show signs of corrosion

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,415 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 46,404 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 44,927 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,215 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and starting to crack

offside and nearside sills slightly corroded

washer fluid pressure low but sill spraying fluid

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,321 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating

nearside front suspension mounting slightly corroded

offside front seal starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,571 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer stills have surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing around tread

nearside front lower arm bushes are perishing sightly

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,535 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing sightly

nearside front tyre is on 3mm tread and getting low on edges of the tyre on perishing sightly

offside front tyre is perishing sightly and on 3mm tread and low on edges of the tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2014 31,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing sightly

nearside front tyre is on 3mm tread and getting low on edges of the tyre on perishing sightly

offside front tyre is perishing sightly and on 3mm tread and low on edges of the tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,745 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 22,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,425 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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LT58 HUP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 LT58 HUP, 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 LT58 HUP registered?

LT58 HUP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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