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ALL FOUR Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ALL FOUR Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level very low 1.5 litre top up
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
fan belt noise
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
under body corroded
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside very corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside very corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
scuttle panel corrosion
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front damage to door and outer sill
Nearside Front subframe mounting bolt missing has been welded to secure
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside covered in a protective wax
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust poor condition
nsf tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nsf tyre worn on edges
nsf wiper torn
rear wiper torn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB58 SZR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 SB58 SZR, 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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SB58 SZR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.
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