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SB59 ESY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,924 mi
Last recorded90,924 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 ESY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2023 90,924 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable AXLE CORRODED AT THE SPRING HOLDER (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 86,409 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 86,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,211 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective from CAT to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and middle pipe have not clamp but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear back box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 83,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle excessively corroded (yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle excessively corroded (yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective from CAT to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and middle pipe have not clamp but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 80,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Sep 2019 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear indicator fading borderline

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 25 May 2016 64,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 56,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,287 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 ESY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

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

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