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LM58 ZHH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,722 mi
Last recorded69,722 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 ZHH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,722 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 69,722 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,248 miles

Corrosion to under body

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 61,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Corrosion to under body

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,239 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 55,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,430 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged front & rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 50,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged front & rear (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,388 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 42,388 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,756 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 35,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,560 miles

both front & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2012 27,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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 ZHH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LM58 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

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

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