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SY59 SBV

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,230 mi
Last recorded68,230 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 SBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,230 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 68,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in top mounting

Fail 21 Dec 2020 59,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in top mounting

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,577 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,998 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 43,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,200 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 22 Aug 2016 40,199 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,337 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 35,337 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 28,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle presented with dog cage in back, full check of rear belts not completed.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 12,678 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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SY59 SBV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY59 SBV, 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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SY59 SBV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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