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LM57 BPY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,546 mi
Last recorded52,546 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 BPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,546 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 52,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,528 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 44,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,438 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,397 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

foot brake has some travell rear shoes may need adjustment

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,783 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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LM57 BPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM57 BPY, 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 LM57 BPY registered?

LM57 BPY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is LM57 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 BPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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