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SV59 XAW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,710 mi
Last recorded65,710 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 65,710 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 65,710 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust flexy corroded into.emissions will not register. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,930 miles

Exhaust flexi and backbox heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 59,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexi and backbox heavily corroded

Front bumper poorly attached but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 53,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 53,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs excessively corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Various damage to different parts of bodywork

Fail 9 Nov 2020 47,962 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs excessively corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Various damage to different parts of bodywork

Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 44,862 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe damaed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount as play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted accident damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,757 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 42,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 42,420 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 42,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,760 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,801 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Oct 2015 30,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,867 miles

corrosion on exhaust backbox outer skin

Pass 2 Oct 2013 19,352 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyre sidewalls perishing/cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,352 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyre sidewalls perishing/cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,091 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 XAW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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