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LM58 ZNC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,462 mi
Last recorded69,462 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 ZNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 69,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

Nearside Seat back rest handle broken

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mount

Fail 7 Nov 2020 69,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch , fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat back rest handle broken

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2019 65,906 miles

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

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

Both front inner wheel arches corroded.

Damage to nearside front wheel.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,511 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front headlamp has condensation inside lamp

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side walls

Fail 12 Nov 2018 62,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation inside lamp

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side walls

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,744 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracked side walls

Offside Rear wheel has slight brake bind

Fail 31 Oct 2017 57,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracked side walls

Offside Rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,134 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 53,134 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,569 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,234 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 ZNC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

LM58 ZNC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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