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PL57 LUD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,155 mi
Last recorded68,155 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight wear in upper mounting (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight wear in upper mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,481 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,946 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 41,941 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 26,668 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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PL57 LUD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LUD, 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 PL57 LUD registered?

PL57 LUD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is PL57 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 LUD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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