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SB59 EDO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,044 mi
Last recorded74,044 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 74,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap not sealing tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting plate corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting plate corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside outer sill, in seat belt presribed area, slightly damaged.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,868 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,867 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to major leak at flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 68,291 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tailbox join (7.1.2)

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

both front upper strut attachment mounts corroded

tailbox outer skin missing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 175/65 r14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm @ 175/65 r14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 175/65 r14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 175/65 r14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Sump pourus -engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2016 64,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 175/65 r14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm @ 175/65 r14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 175/65 r14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 175/65 r14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Sump pourus -engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,475 miles

advise rear exhaust section

Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear exhaust section

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,108 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,486 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 EDO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EDO, 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 EDO registered?

SB59 EDO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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