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LM57 KXL

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,195 mi
Last recorded66,195 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 KXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 66,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Low on screen (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Beam axle bushes - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 07' - Cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,096 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One hanger/mounting corroded to excess - detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 52,653 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 52,489 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,996 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 50,993 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 44,908 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 44,319 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear age cracking to tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 44,079 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,788 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 43,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,267 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,037 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,828 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,828 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 KXL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 LM57 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

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

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