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SB59 BVM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,378 mi
Last recorded136,378 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 136,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2023 123,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,297 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,859 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 84,851 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively near gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,815 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front brake linings 75% worn

Handbrake cable outer casing slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread and slightly perished

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2017 77,815 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front brake linings 75% worn

Handbrake cable outer casing slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread and slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,067 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 68,067 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,936 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,926 miles

rear tail pipe corroied may require attention in near future

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,272 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,608 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 31,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BVM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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The MOT history for SB59 BVM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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