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LM57 VTA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,276 mi
Last recorded95,276 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 VTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 95,245 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 92,949 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 92,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,331 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 87,331 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section within 30cm of suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward endof rearwheel arch holedwith 30 cm of rear trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill adjacent to rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed adjacent to lower edge of inner wheel arch liner rear of wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside floor sections corroded under footwells. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front subframe mountings corroded adjacent to lower wishbone mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,529 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor and chassis leg is corroded, not seriously at the moment. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 83,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded and very worn inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush split resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded and very worn inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor and chassis leg is corroded, not seriously at the moment. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,582 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,339 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,755 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,876 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,293 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 VTA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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