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LM58 ZGZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,284 mi
Last recorded132,284 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 ZGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 132,284 miles

NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONE, REARMOST BUSH DETERIORATED

O/S REAR TYRE TREAD ON LIMIT

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 14 Dec 2016 132,284 miles

NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONE, REARMOST BUSH DETERIORATED

O/S REAR TYRE TREAD ON LIMIT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,552 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 110,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,711 miles

Drivers front suspension, lower wishbone rear most bush slight deterioration

Spare wheel missing from carrier

Staining on fuel fillter

Fail 16 Dec 2014 89,711 miles

Drivers front suspension, lower wishbone rear most bush slight deterioration

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel missing from carrier

Staining on fuel fillter

Fail 30 Dec 2013 70,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,389 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 49,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,242 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 31,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 ZGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

LM58 ZGZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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