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LX58 WPD

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,168 mi
Last recorded49,168 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 WPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 49,168 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 49,165 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 47,471 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,668 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 45,668 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,151 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,621 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,705 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 35,421 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 35,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,740 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,074 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 28,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,404 miles

o/s/f wheel buckled on inside

Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,689 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,851 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 22,851 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,997 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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LX58 WPD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LX58 WPD, 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 LX58 WPD registered?

LX58 WPD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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