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LM57 KYE

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,868 mi
Last recorded101,868 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 KYE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,868 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,380 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 91,459 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant level is low

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,166 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 77,886 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,320 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,866 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,988 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished on inner side wall

Fail 7 Jan 2013 59,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished on inner side wall

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,558 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,352 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 41,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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 KYE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

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

Is LM57 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 KYE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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