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SV59 LWE

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,493 mi
Last recorded91,493 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 LWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 91,493 miles

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

Front sub frame has a hole caused by corrosion and within a perscribed area but it is not resulting in severe weekness

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 89,224 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 84,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,409 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 84,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 77,765 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chips on windscreen

engine sump corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 77,765 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chips on windscreen

engine sump corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 74,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust not good (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust not good (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,535 miles

Service should be carried out soon on rear brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2015 53,535 miles

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

Service should be carried out soon on rear brakes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,209 miles

Rear Exhaust slight deterioation

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,943 miles

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deterioated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 31,943 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deterioated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,317 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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SV59 LWE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV59 LWE, 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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SV59 LWE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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