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MF59 SEY

2009 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 SEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 91,267 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,860 miles

All rear suspension heavily corroded

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

Knock inside steering rack

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing and bumper damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 79,859 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension heavily corroded

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

Knock inside steering rack

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing and bumper damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 78,877 miles

Rear Rear axle and spring cups heavily corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 78,877 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Number plate badly bent, sharp edges poking outwards (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear axle and spring cups heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,623 miles

Rear axle / spring cups heavily surface corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,185 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF, NSF, NSR. Advise Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,049 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ***Advise replace asap*** ()

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

Offside Rear Bump stop broken away from mounting and loose inside coil spring, not likely to cause a danger

Rear axle / spring cups rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,376 miles

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2016 68,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front and offside rear coil springs corroded

both front shock absorber top plates corroded

front wipers smearing

offside rear bump stop broken

play in both front inner steering arm joints

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front shock absorber top plates corroded

engine cover fitted

oil seepage

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,114 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 56,789 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 56,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,589 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Cut in offside front tyre, almost down to cord/canvas

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Nearside screen washer jet poor flow

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,712 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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MF59 SEY is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF59 SEY, 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 MF59 SEY registered?

MF59 SEY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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