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LX58 WSY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 WSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,282 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 79,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,108 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,543 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front top suspension mount showing signs of wear/play

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,104 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,290 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,586 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 38,586 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre condition

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,796 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 32,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,138 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 26,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,908 miles

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

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

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 WSY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX58 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

LX58 WSY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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