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PL57 LTJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,191 mi
Last recorded51,191 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front headlights damp

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside rear outer sill corroding

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,032 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 42,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,325 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 33,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,451 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge , step tread

Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,141 miles

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2015 19,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,499 miles

nsf outer tyre wall scrubbed

Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,453 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 2,361 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 1,894 miles

Oil leak

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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PL57 LTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL57 LTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL57 LTJ registered?

PL57 LTJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is PL57 LTJ safe to buy?

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