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SB58 BND

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,999 mi
Last recorded158,999 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 158,999 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 158,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 92,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,091 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 89,091 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,014 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,901 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 74,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,184 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,184 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,579 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,189 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 54,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust back box is corroded & deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,920 miles

Front Exhaust bracket is broken & exhaust is deteriorated & corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2015 46,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust bracket is broken & exhaust is deteriorated & corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,346 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at front & rear

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 42,346 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated at front & rear

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,643 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 34,643 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,528 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,333 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 BND is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BND, 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 BND is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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