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SB58 MKX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,452 mi
Last recorded104,452 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 MKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 104,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator leaking

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front radiator support corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 96,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,646 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 96,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,897 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 93,897 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 91,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,763 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe at flex slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 85,746 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 85,746 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 77,487 miles

SLIGHT WIPER SCUFFING TO FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 2 May 2017 73,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance of 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 73,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance of 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp missing exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust still secure

Fail 8 May 2015 69,968 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 69,968 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,680 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,331 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 MKX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

SB58 MKX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is SB58 MKX safe to buy?

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