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SB59 EUD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,600 mi
Last recorded45,600 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,600 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 45,600 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 45,471 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,231 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

starter motor sticking

Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. needs discs and pads (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both need replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 44,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 44,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 44,146 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,638 miles

Rear axle rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,152 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush of wishbone o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front shockabsorber retaining plates very rusty o/s and n/s

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,612 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Disc Brake Binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Drum brake binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust system corroded and clamp missing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Badly corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 37,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,013 miles

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

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

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

nail in tread of nsr tyre

osf fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,701 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EUD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EUD, 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 EUD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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