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97,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle beam corroded
both front upper strut top mountings (under bonnet) are corroded
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear axle beam corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
both front upper strut top mountings (under bonnet) are corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps require polishing (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle beam slightly corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps require polishing (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle beam slightly corroded
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f shock damp
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
rear silencer corroded
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear exhaust silencer corroded
CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.
CORROSION-O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP RETAINING PLATE.
N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.
OIL LEVEL LOW.
R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
CORROSION O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT RETAINING PLATE.
OIL LEVEL MIN.
SCREEN DAMAGE.
TYRE N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.
CORROSION O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT RETAINING PLATE.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
OIL LEVEL MIN.
SCREEN DAMAGE.
TYRE N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
nail in near side rear tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM59 EXC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SM59 EXC, 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 SM59 EXC registered?
SM59 EXC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2009.
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