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LV58 SYS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,685 mi
Last recorded83,685 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 SYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,685 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,132 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,475 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,905 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 61,905 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,433 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 58,433 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,692 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 54,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,452 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 43,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 36,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,949 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,997 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 31,408 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 24,946 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 24,946 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 19,617 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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LV58 SYS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV58 SYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV58 SYS registered?

LV58 SYS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is LV58 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 SYS shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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