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LM58 ZHN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,427 mi
Last recorded52,427 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,427 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 52,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch around fule neck carroded holed (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,747 miles

Front tyre's wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2015 45,747 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Front tyre's wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,564 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 38,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,567 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 ZHN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

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

Is LM58 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 ZHN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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