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LM58 ZFW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,930 mi
Last recorded89,930 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 ZFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,930 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,924 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 87,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 2 nails in tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2022 87,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan /seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 2 nails in tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 84,311 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 82,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 77,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Steering rack damp

Fail 1 May 2019 77,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Steering rack damp

Pass 21 Apr 2018 74,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,765 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,538 miles

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Noise from the release bearing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,538 miles

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Noise from the release bearing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,899 miles

Noise from clutch release bearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 59,899 miles

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

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

Noise from clutch release bearing.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,997 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,039 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,193 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)

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 ZFW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFW, 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 LM58 ZFW registered?

LM58 ZFW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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