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LM57 LSE

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,570 mi
Last recorded78,570 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 LSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 78,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front play in top strut mount

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,879 miles

Nearside Front strut top bush slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2019 73,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bush slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 72,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,200 miles

Offside Front head light adjuster not working

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,643 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,161 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,525 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 LSE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

LM57 LSE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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