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SK58 LZP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,557 mi
Last recorded68,557 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 LZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,557 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 67,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

car body corroded

car under side corroded

heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2018 63,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

car body corroded

car under side corroded

heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 57,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe part of catalyst (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

both rear axle bushes have play

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

covers fitted restricting view

both rear tyres are cracked perished and splitting in the tread

Fail 23 Dec 2016 57,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe part of catalyst (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

both rear axle bushes have play

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

covers fitted restricting view

both rear tyres are cracked perished and splitting in the tread

Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,312 miles

2 x rear axle bushes worn slightly

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

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,301 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 32,605 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 21,430 miles

nsf and osf rear wishbone bushes starting to wear

osf wing mirror glass cracked

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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SK58 LZP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK58 LZP, 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 SK58 LZP registered?

SK58 LZP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is SK58 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 LZP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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