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SL58 WZM

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 WZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear axle bushes slightly deterioated

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 82,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear axle bushes slightly deterioated

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,850 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 80,850 miles

Exhaust system insecure BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear beam axle bushes slightly deterioated

fuel tank corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 77,580 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet pull missing (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub - frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear beam axle bushes slightly deterioated

fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,328 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Spare tyre defective ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deterioated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s/r tyre cracking

power steering pipes @ gearbox rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,227 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jan 2016 68,227 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing belt broken (2.3.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,504 miles

spare tyre found soft (inflated it)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,508 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,502 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f disc rusty

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 WZM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL58 WZM, 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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What year was SL58 WZM registered?

SL58 WZM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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