MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both front ABS sensor wiring poorly routed
Corrosion to both front inner wings
Corrosion to exhaust system
Corrosion to fuel tank
Corrosion to power steering pipes
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rerabush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake hoses and ABS sensor wiring routed wrong
corrosion to both front inner wings
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to fuel tank
corrosion to power steering pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake hoses and ABS sensor wiring routed wrong
corrosion to both front inner wings
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to fuel tank
corrosion to power steering pipes
both rear tyres cracked, bottom arm bush worn
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres cracked, bottom arm bush worn
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
bottom arm bush worn , tyres cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front discs corroded
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front discs corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM57 BUV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?
LM57 BUV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2008.
Is LM57 BUV safe to buy?
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