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SV59 BWX

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,050 mi
Last recorded108,050 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 BWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear s/ play in upper bush

Fail 30 Sep 2017 97,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear s/ play in upper bush

Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,721 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear shockers leaking (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,271 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,821 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,310 miles

exhaust front mounting slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake disc inner surface slightly scored

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

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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SV59 BWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV59 BWX, 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 SV59 BWX registered?

SV59 BWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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