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SM59 EVH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,566 mi
Last recorded80,566 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 EVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 80,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Rear outer brake cables corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak slight leak at radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer hand brake cables corroded & splitting

radiator support panel corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear hub corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front support sections at side of front panel /bumper heavily corroded

both outer handbrake cables swollen and splitting

rear axle corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,967 miles

Both outer handbrake cables swollen and splitting

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front support sections at either side to front panel/bumper heavily corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

both front struts corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,585 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

handbrake outer cables swollen/splitting

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,066 miles

Exhaust system corroded and flexi deteriorated.

Front suspension struts corroded.

Handbrake outer cables swollen/splitting.

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 59,862 miles

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

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

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

rear exhausr box outer case split and corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 54,569 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,863 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,283 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 39,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 33,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 26,552 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 16,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SM59 EVH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM59 EVH, 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 SM59 EVH registered?

SM59 EVH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is SM59 EVH safe to buy?

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