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SM58 BJE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,354 mi
Last recorded112,354 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 BJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 112,354 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 107,343 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 107,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,979 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 94,979 miles

Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both Offside / Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both Offside / Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,209 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 92,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 85,921 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 85,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking rear driver-side (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 117,397 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 117,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,694 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 95,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,411 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,577 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

oil sump porous

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,995 miles

both o/s tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and tread

rear silencer outer casing corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,066 miles

nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread

rear exhaust silencer outer casing split and corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 38,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread

rear exhaust silencer outer casing split and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,262 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 31,262 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 24,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,791 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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SM58 BJE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM58 BJE, 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 SM58 BJE registered?

SM58 BJE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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