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SB59 BTX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,743 mi
Last recorded42,743 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 BTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,743 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 42,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,943 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,410 miles

4 WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

BODY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OF CAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF BEEN RAN FLAT

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

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

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

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

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

REAR EXAUST BOX OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND OFFSIDE FRONT

Fail 12 Nov 2014 27,410 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

4 WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

BODY DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OF CAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF BEEN RAN FLAT

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

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

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

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

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

REAR EXAUST BOX OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND OFFSIDE FRONT

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,476 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 20,476 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 15,705 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 15,682 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT DISCS CORRODING

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SB59 BTX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB59 BTX, 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 SB59 BTX registered?

SB59 BTX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is SB59 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 BTX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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