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LM57 BRV

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 BRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust heatshield loose/insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust pipe corroded

oil leak all underneath vehicle STRONG ADVICE / FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Fail 11 Oct 2025

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield loose/insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust pipe corroded

oil leak all underneath vehicle STRONG ADVICE / FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Pass 5 Oct 2024

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted on all wheel rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022

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

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

Nearside Front corrosion on chassis next to radiator

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under dash board next to steering column (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021

Front damage to wheel trims.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 50,207 miles

Front Outer corrosion on floor pans (n/s o/s).

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 49,873 miles

Front Outer n/s o/s floor pans.

Front corrosion on exhaust mounting bracket.

Front cracking on tyre treads.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear cracking on tyre tread.

Fail 27 Sep 2019 49,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer door sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer n/s o/s floor pans.

Front corrosion on exhaust mounting bracket.

Front cracking on tyre treads.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear cracking on tyre tread.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,384 miles

Front Outer corrosion on floor pans.

Front cracking on tyre ntreads

Offside Rear cracking on tyre tread.

slight corrosion o/s rear lower inner sill on wheel arch.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 48,384 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Outer corrosion on floor pans.

Front cracking on tyre ntreads

Offside Rear cracking on tyre tread.

slight corrosion o/s rear lower inner sill on wheel arch.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,288 miles

Offside Front cracking on tyre tread

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on near side offside front inner wings

Fail 7 Oct 2016 45,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front cracking on tyre tread

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on near side offside front inner wings

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,468 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 38,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,296 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyre walls cracking

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 BRV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

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

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