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SA59 WVT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,898 mi
Last recorded106,898 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 WVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,898 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,707 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 85,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,682 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,384 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,383 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,189 miles

Nearside Rear tire cracked but not shows the cords

Offside Front tire cracked but not shows the cords

Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (7.1.2)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Gear selector seal leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Radiator leaking

Rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,831 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 49,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wing mirror secured by tape

Fail 18 Sep 2012 31,569 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wing mirror secured by tape

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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SA59 WVT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA59 WVT, 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 SA59 WVT registered?

SA59 WVT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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