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LY57 LDN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,864 mi
Last recorded54,864 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 LDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,864 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside floor pan starting to rust

nearside and offside inner sills rusty

nearside and offside outer sills rusty

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

offside rear tyre worn on inner section

rear springs rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,089 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear inner sills rusting

offside rear tyre low on inner section

unable to see condition of brakes

Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,089 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear inner sills rusting

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

unable to see condition of brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,720 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 48,710 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,142 miles

outer wall cracking on nearside rear tyre requires attention

Fail 2 Jan 2015 44,142 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills rusty

outer wall cracking on nearside rear tyre requires attention

Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,397 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,918 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 28,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,956 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 11,522 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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LY57 LDN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LY57 LDN, 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 LY57 LDN registered?

LY57 LDN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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