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SV59 LWR

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,272 mi
Last recorded89,272 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 LWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,272 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 77,673 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened BEAM AXLE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,495 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT SUSPENSION

CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN/CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,767 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,725 miles

Advise engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,725 miles

Advise engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise child seat not secure

Fail 13 Aug 2015 59,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise child seat not secure

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,851 miles

Exhaust front clamp missing, front bracket broken and tailbox skin peeling.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust front clamp missing, front bracket broken and tailbox skin peeling.

N/S front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

exhaust rear clamp missing

Fail 2 Sep 2013 40,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

exhaust rear clamp missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,691 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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SV59 LWR is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV59 LWR, 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 SV59 LWR registered?

SV59 LWR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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