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SB59 ETE

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,510 mi
Last recorded52,510 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 52,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear uppers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (4) four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers sun visor broken but secure in place

Fail 10 Feb 2025 52,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear uppers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (4) four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers sun visor broken but secure in place

Pass 7 Feb 2024 51,377 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,268 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 49,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,340 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 32,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 25,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,711 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 20,760 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 18,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,737 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,272 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 12,254 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 ETE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETE, 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 ETE registered?

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

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