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SB59 BVF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,341 mi
Last recorded68,341 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 BVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 68,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 64,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,329 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,769 miles

oil on n/s inner cv joint

rear silencer/clamp heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,184 miles

oil on n/s inner cv joint

Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,589 miles

oil on n/s inner cv joint

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,999 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,582 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,103 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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SB59 BVF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB59 BVF registered?

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

Is SB59 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 BVF shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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