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SM58 BKZ

2009 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,318 mi
Last recorded77,318 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 BKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,318 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,503 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,374 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,005 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion seams along sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill & wheel arch region. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion seams along sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill & wheel arch region (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 64,005 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion seams along sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill & wheel arch region. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion seams along sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill & wheel arch region (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 58,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,585 miles

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

Note;- BOTH rear tyre tread depths approx. 3.0mm

Fail 16 Dec 2013 52,585 miles

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

Note;- BOTH rear tyre tread depths approx. 3.0mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,696 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,134 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 BKZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

SM58 BKZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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