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SB58 BBJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,345 mi
Last recorded73,345 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,345 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 65,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 56,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 56,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,855 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs are slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable is corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,046 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre no leak detected ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 40,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre no leak detected ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 40,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre no leak detected ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,323 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 36,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb 1061 fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb 1004 fitted, (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 30,446 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 30,446 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 16,468 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 BBJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB58 BBJ, 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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SB58 BBJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2009.

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