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SM58 LVN

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,765 mi
Last recorded79,765 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 LVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

coolant leak at thermostat area,coolant level low.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 79,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded near front subframe and seat belt mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor corroded near front subrame and seat mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch box section near top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on edges and sidewalls heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

coolant leak at thermostat area,coolant level low.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s also noisy (1.2.1 (f))

condensation in o/s/f headlight

Fail 11 Nov 2020 73,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and chassis around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s also noisy (1.2.1 (f))

condensation in o/s/f headlight

Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,443 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Front headlight has condensation inside

Fail 12 Nov 2019 73,443 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Front headlight has condensation inside

Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 51,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

eng / man light on in dash

temp/light on in dash

Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,645 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 43,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,370 miles

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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SM58 LVN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

SM58 LVN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2009.

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