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SB59 EVC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,326 mi
Last recorded46,326 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 EVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 46,326 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 43,805 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,133 miles

Rear axle and springs very corroded

Rear exhaust backbox very corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 40,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle and springs very corroded

Rear exhaust backbox very corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,147 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam axle and lower spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,745 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 33,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,023 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 31,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,221 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 28,221 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch linert touching coil spring

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2015 25,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice slight blow at tail pipe keep eye on it cordid slight

Pass 31 Jan 2015 25,707 miles

advice slight blow at tail pipe keep eye on it cordid slight

Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,296 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 EVC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

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

Is SB59 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 EVC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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