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RE58 LKC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,823 mi
Last recorded83,823 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 LKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,823 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 83,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald in inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 77,610 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear closing panel coroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 77,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear closing panel coroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,281 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 71,281 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,103 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,728 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,210 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 22,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,345 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,028 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,132 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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RE58 LKC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE58 LKC, 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 RE58 LKC registered?

RE58 LKC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is RE58 LKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 LKC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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