MOT Status
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106,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing /chassis areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked across the plate (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive central engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift from the rack end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rearmost support rubber snapped , exhaust knocking on bumper (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn to excess at the o/s end , likely to fail (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing /chassis areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked across the plate (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked across its fixings (0.1 (b))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs / inner wing areas showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/f gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and central engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked across its width (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp / bracket corroded apart (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded /pitted /worn (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine sump corroded and damp
front brake discs slightly corroded
items removed from drivers view prior to test
nearside wiper torn
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine sump corroded and damp
front brake discs slightly corroded
items removed from drivers view prior to test
nearside wiper torn
front exhaust braket corroded + broken
Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded
Front brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear wiper torn
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded
Front brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear wiper torn
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST58 PLV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 ST58 PLV, 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 ST58 PLV registered?
ST58 PLV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2009.
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