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SM58 HHB

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,189 mi
Last recorded59,189 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 HHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,189 miles

inner sills corroded

outer sills corroded

sills under sealed

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,328 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 51,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,286 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,173 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 42,173 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,432 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 30,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,715 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 21,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,516 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 15,515 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,560 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 HHB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HHB, 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 HHB registered?

SM58 HHB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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