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SL58 XBT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,081 mi
Last recorded69,081 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 XBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 69,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 60,618 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 60,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking but no cord showing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,299 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 46,299 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,767 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,501 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 33,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,551 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,353 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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SL58 XBT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL58 XBT, 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 SL58 XBT registered?

SL58 XBT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is SL58 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 XBT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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