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LM57 UFD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,153 mi
Last recorded124,153 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 UFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front inner wings corroded

front lower arm bushes worn

o/s/sill corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front inner wings corroded

front lower arm bushes worn

o/s/sill corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,966 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 117,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,191 miles

Nearside Rear panel by lamp unit corroded

both rear axle mtg bushes worn

play in n/s/f top shock mtg

Fail 15 Mar 2016 103,990 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed centre to rear (5.2.6)

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

Steering locking device missing both track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear panel by lamp unit corroded

both rear axle mtg bushes worn

play in n/s/f top shock mtg

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,699 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 90,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,234 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 79,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 67,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,779 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2012 49,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,733 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 UFD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

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

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