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SB59 FHA

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,181 mi
Last recorded65,181 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 FHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,181 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 65,179 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Support brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Body mounting damaged/loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside upper bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2019 63,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (Broken cable? (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Support brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Body mounting damaged/loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside upper bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage. wheel cover not present. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack/ swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 46,202 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 41,876 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,422 miles

coolant leak

exhaust bracket front and rear broken

under trays

Pass 3 Feb 2015 36,233 miles

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

Slight brake bind to offside front wheel.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,080 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)

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2014 31,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

back box outer skin corroded

front discs starting to corrod on edge

Fail 20 Feb 2013 22,751 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,751 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 FHA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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