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LM57 PJX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 PJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,610 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 92,610 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,305 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 92,305 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 91,441 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 91,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,845 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 83,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,658 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 77,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion around fuel filler flap

Fail 6 Feb 2019 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,958 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s chassis & floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked &perished

slight corrosion around fuel filler flap

Fail 2 Feb 2018 67,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s chassis & floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked &perished

both washer jets partially blocked

slight corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,612 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion around fuel filler flap

Fail 20 Feb 2017 63,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,279 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,590 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 51,546 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,131 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 43,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,453 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 37,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear outer tyre wall split and perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,711 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 32,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 PJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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