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SM58 LVP

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 LVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,990 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 75,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 73,136 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle is corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 73,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 61,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 50,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,644 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 42,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 31,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 20,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 14,725 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 14,721 miles

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

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 LVP is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM58 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

SM58 LVP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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