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SW58 DSE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,011 mi
Last recorded81,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 DSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 81,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,265 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight cut in o/s/f inner tyre wall but no cords exposed

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,732 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 70,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,916 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,124 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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SW58 DSE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW58 DSE, 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 SW58 DSE registered?

SW58 DSE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is SW58 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW58 DSE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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