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LM57 PKA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,945 mi
Last recorded76,945 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 PKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,945 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front chassis legs/inner wheel arches corrodeing

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2017 76,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front chassis legs/inner wheel arches corrodeing

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,593 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front inner wheel arch corrodeing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel on full left lock (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front inner wheel arch corrodeing

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,321 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2015 63,321 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front brake disc corrodeing on inner surface

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,022 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

strong advisory that the nearside front wheel is damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,022 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

strong advisory that the nearside front wheel is damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,947 miles

advise n/s mirror cracked

advise n/s/f wheel rim damaged

advise o/s/r tyre getting perished

Fail 9 Feb 2012 44,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

advise n/s mirror cracked

advise n/s/f wheel rim damaged

advise o/s/r tyre getting perished

advise wipers smeary

strong advise brake fluid resevoir on min

strong advise clutch feed damp

strong advise coolant empty

very strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the edges where the tread is not cut as deep and right on the limit (1.6mm) at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,698 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 PKA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

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

Is LM57 PKA safe to buy?

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