MOT Status
ValidMileage
57,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle - spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle - spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper suspension mounting cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective and flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust mounting defective and flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear axle corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tyre getting low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust backbox corroded
n/s wiper split
n/s/f tyre low on tread
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LP59 SMV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 LP59 SMV, 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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LP59 SMV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.
Is LP59 SMV safe to buy?
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