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LM57 PLO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,592 mi
Last recorded109,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 PLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 109,592 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

requires wheel alignment

very light corrosion to offside centre underside floor to sill area

Fail 26 Jan 2021 109,592 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

requires wheel alignment

very light corrosion to offside centre underside floor to sill area

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,169 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

general corrosion to vehicle

handbrake cables corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

slight play in nearside front top strut mounting

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,611 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to vehicle

rear exhaust box hanger broken, but system still secure

Pass 11 May 2017 77,262 miles

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box hanger broken, but system still secure

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

Fail 11 May 2017 77,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box hanger broken, but system still secure

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 10 May 2016 65,450 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion starting on outer sills/inner wing

Fail 10 May 2016 65,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion starting on outer sills/inner wing

Pass 9 May 2015 55,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 55,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres heavily perished.

child seats fitted both rear seats and n/s/f.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split.

rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 May 2014 47,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 7 May 2013 42,240 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 42,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 38,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,226 miles

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

osf brake binds slightly. servo action poor

Fail 4 May 2011 33,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf brake binds slightly. servo action poor

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 PLO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO registered?

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

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