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SV59 XVR

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,640 mi
Last recorded64,640 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 XVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 64,640 miles

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 64,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 61,247 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 61,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 58,268 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 58,264 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,251 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,805 miles

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,394 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 38,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,807 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 36,803 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,288 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 10 Oct 2016 35,284 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,456 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,227 miles

all four tyres slightly perrished

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,200 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XVR is a 2009 Ford Ka in White 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 SV59 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

SV59 XVR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2009.

Is SV59 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV59 XVR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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