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36,853 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and just above required limits (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge and just above required limits (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking overflow pipe close to tank connection from filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and just above required limits (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge and just above required limits (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front subframe support corroded but not seriously weakend.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front subframe support corroded but not seriously weakend.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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LB55 SAM is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 LB55 SAM, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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LB55 SAM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2014.
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