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SW58 EVH

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,425 mi
Last recorded70,425 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 EVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,425 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 70,425 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,705 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 69,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,567 miles

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

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

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion/outer sills /fuel cap mount

Fail 13 Feb 2017 67,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 58,726 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyer wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 52,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyer wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 43,361 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,137 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 35,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 29,122 miles

N/S/F WHEEL OUTER RIM INDENTED SLIGHTLY

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SMALL SPLIT IN N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT

Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,122 miles

N/S/F WHEEL OUTER RIM INDENTED SLIGHTLY

SMALL SPLIT IN N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT

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 EVH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

SW58 EVH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2009.

Is SW58 EVH safe to buy?

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