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SM59 UBB

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,447 mi
Last recorded58,447 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 UBB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 58,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 55,976 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 55,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,635 miles

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

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

Nearside front strut top mount worn

Fail 3 Apr 2024 52,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front strut top mount worn

Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,786 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 45,714 miles

Rear axle spring mounts corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 45,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle spring mounts corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,198 miles

Exhaust System Surface Corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,943 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,145 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 30,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,056 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 13,563 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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SM59 UBB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM59 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

SM59 UBB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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