MOT Status
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112,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Axle Corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both Offside / Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both Offside / Nearside (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking rear driver-side (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished
oil sump porous
both o/s tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and tread
rear silencer outer casing corroded
sump pan corroded
nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge of tread
offside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread
rear exhaust silencer outer casing split and corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge of tread
offside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread
rear exhaust silencer outer casing split and corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM58 BJE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SM58 BJE, 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 SM58 BJE registered?
SM58 BJE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.
Is SM58 BJE safe to buy?
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