MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
exhaust corroded
general corrosion to vehicle
rear exhaust box hanger broken, but system still secure
exhaust corroded
rear exhaust box hanger broken, but system still secure
slight corrosion to inner and outer sills
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
both rear tyres cracking/perished
exhaust corroded
slight corrosion starting on outer sills/inner wing
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres sidewalls perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
osf brake binds slightly. servo action poor
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LM57 PLO safe to buy?
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