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LM58 EFO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 EFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on cat exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,103 miles

body has slight corrosion

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

nearside front lower suspension arm (rear bush) slightly deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm (rear bush) slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

structure has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body has slight corrosion

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

nearside front lower suspension arm (rear bush) slightly deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm (rear bush) slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

structure has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,148 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,148 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,901 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,829 miles

nsf and nsr wheels dented

Fail 13 Nov 2014 60,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf and nsr wheels dented

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,930 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 55,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,546 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2012 46,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,082 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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LM58 EFO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 LM58 EFO, 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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LM58 EFO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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