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SB59 EVH

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,528 mi
Last recorded89,528 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 EVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 89,528 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 89,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,554 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 83,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 80,065 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,992 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 74,992 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,347 miles

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

both front suspension lower arms bush slightlt deteriorated.

some corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 731,147 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,224 miles

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,615 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

various slight corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2018 69,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

various slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,093 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 64,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,744 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside door mirror glass missing,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,744 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working front & rear brings on n/s indicators, (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside door mirror glass missing,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,779 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 57,779 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,749 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 41,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 31,771 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,953 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 EVH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

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

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