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LM57 KXT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,017 mi
Last recorded120,017 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 KXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 120,017 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 120,016 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,966 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,989 miles

dampness in o/s head light require attension shortly

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Fail 5 Apr 2018 94,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dampness in o/s head light require attension shortly

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem has slight damage

Fail 10 Mar 2016 79,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem has slight damage

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,696 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 68,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,244 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,158 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 KXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

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

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