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LM58 ZDL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,255 mi
Last recorded85,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 ZDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,911 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 79,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 66,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 52,627 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 52,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,557 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 32,909 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 28,235 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,165 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 ZDL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 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 LM58 ZDL, 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 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM58 ZDL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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