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SW58 EWX

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,947 mi
Last recorded68,947 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 EWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2023 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,678 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle and various underside components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2022 66,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle and various underside components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,996 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 64,047 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak at front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,848 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,846 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 51,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mount fractured

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,830 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,633 miles

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

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

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 EWX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW58 EWX, 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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SW58 EWX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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