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SP59 LHV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,545 mi
Last recorded21,545 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 LHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 21,545 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 21,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged both rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 19,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 16,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 12,296 miles

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

nearside handbrake poor

Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,863 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 4,914 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 4,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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SP59 LHV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP59 LHV, 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 SP59 LHV registered?

SP59 LHV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is SP59 LHV safe to buy?

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