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SL58 ZHC

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,988 mi
Last recorded119,988 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 ZHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 119,988 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 106,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop loose

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body slight surface corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 103,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,729 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 101,729 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,288 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,265 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 83,944 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr parking brake performance

oil leak

seat mechaism fault

slight blow exhaust join

Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,886 miles

sump badly corroded and damp

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front mount deteriorated and flexi seperating

exhaust rear badly corroded, clamp missing

front brake imbalance

front indicators discoloured

front wipers torn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front mount clamp broken / clamp missing

front brake imbalance

rear exhaust badly corroded

sump badly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 50,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front mount clamp broken / clamp missing

front brake imbalance

rear exhaust badly corroded

sump badly corroded

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 ZHC is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

SL58 ZHC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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