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SB59 DHP

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,415 mi
Last recorded73,415 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,415 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake ambance nearside 105 offside 145

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,269 miles

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,388 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,903 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 62,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated, but not leaking.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,813 miles

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 53,810 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak at radiator ()

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 49,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking on but no bind detected in brake rollers

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking on but no bind detected in brake rollers

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,342 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,926 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 DHP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DHP, 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 DHP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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