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LD57 BEU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,568 mi
Last recorded56,568 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 BEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on wheel arch where brake pipe seats. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on inner wheel arch where brake pipe seats. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 52,325 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 52,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,157 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 9 Nov 2021 46,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both registration plates deteriorating

Front Brake disc corroding on inner face

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 34,291 miles

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))

Steering system slightly rough steering feels slightly stiff lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,475 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 31,475 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 27,691 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 27,691 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,326 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,899 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 16,881 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 8,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 8,540 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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LD57 BEU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD57 BEU, 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 LD57 BEU registered?

LD57 BEU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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