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SY58 XXM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,968 mi
Last recorded75,968 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 XXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 75,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail light cracked but not emitting white light to rear

Pass 5 Mar 2022 69,168 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Feb 2022 69,168 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,195 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 58,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,560 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SLIGHTLY, BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL ON GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREADS AND SIDE WALLS, BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi split, corroded, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 55,017 miles

o/s/r tyre and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,007 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure

nearside front wiper blade torn at end but clearing screen

offside front wiper blade torn at end but clearing screen

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,414 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,414 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot lock seized but able to gain access to boot using remote key

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,050 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

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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SY58 XXM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY58 XXM, 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 SY58 XXM registered?

SY58 XXM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is SY58 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 XXM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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