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FL59 SOJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 77,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 77,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 69,554 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

exhaust/exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,709 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 61,709 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 55,053 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2023 55,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2022 44,494 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2022 44,494 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2021 40,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2021 40,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,752 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 38,752 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,821 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 61,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,209 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,762 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 32,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall has age related cracks

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 26,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 20,961 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,118 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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FL59 SOJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FL59 SOJ, 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 FL59 SOJ registered?

FL59 SOJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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