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SB58 JVG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,160 mi
Last recorded82,160 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 JVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,160 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,340 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 72,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,816 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 45,800 miles

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

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

corrosion on underside of car hard to check cause covered

nearside rear shock damp

slight play in upper top mounts

underside of car covered

Pass 11 Dec 2017 40,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner and outer sills on nearside and offside (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded worse around mounting points

fuel tank corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2017 40,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner and outer sills on nearside and offside (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded worse around mounting points

fuel tank corroded

unable to fully test wipers due to lack of fluid

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,258 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended nearside/offside axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside/offside inner/outer seals (6.1.B.2)

Rear nearside/offside tyre cracking in structure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 35,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended nearside/offside axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside/offside inner/outer seals (6.1.B.2)

Rear nearside/offside tyre cracking in structure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,234 miles

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

beam axle bushes deteriorated to limit, requires attention

front brake discs corroded

front tyre valves age cracking

long travel in footbrake

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 28,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

beam axle bushes deteriorated to limit, requires attention

front brake discs corroded

front tyre valves age cracking

long travel in footbrake

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 20,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2014 20,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,787 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 12,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 5,870 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 5,870 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 2,680 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 JVG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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