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SB58 AZP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,336 mi
Last recorded70,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 AZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 70,336 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to no brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible Empty (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Broken off (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Broken off (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE NO BRAKES

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,392 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 64,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 58,877 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 54,458 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle has slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 52,531 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,546 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 50,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 45,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,285 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 44,285 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,705 miles

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,577 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 35,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 30,633 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,425 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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SB58 AZP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SB58 AZP, 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 SB58 AZP registered?

SB58 AZP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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