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LK57 MYT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,492 mi
Last recorded35,492 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 MYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 35,492 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe, front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 35,492 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe, front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 34,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 33,592 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 32,164 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 31,171 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 31,171 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 30,213 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking between treads , treads are 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 29,557 miles

Offside Front inner face of disc has slight corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish but tread at 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Dec 2018 28,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,521 miles

Slight corrosion to offside front brake disc inner face

Slight corrosion to rear subframe front mountings o both sides (inner sills) but not holed

Slight corrsion to front subframe, front mountings both sides, but not holed

Fail 10 Jan 2018 26,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Slight corrosion to offside front brake disc inner face

Slight corrosion to rear subframe front mountings o both sides (inner sills) but not holed

Slight corrsion to front subframe, front mountings both sides, but not holed

Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,173 miles

osr and nsr inner sills corroded

osr and nsr tyres perished to mot limits

Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,215 miles

slight buckle nsf wheel inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 14,279 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 11,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 8,761 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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LK57 MYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LK57 MYT, 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 LK57 MYT registered?

LK57 MYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is LK57 MYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK57 MYT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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