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SL58 LWP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 LWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,032 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 84,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 71,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded and axle components

Pass 15 Aug 2020 50,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 42,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,866 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 35,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,643 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 28,330 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 24,398 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,745 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,924 miles

front tyres getting low.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 15,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres getting low.

rear exhaust poor condition and slight blow.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 11,864 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

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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SL58 LWP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL58 LWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL58 LWP registered?

SL58 LWP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is SL58 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 LWP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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