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MF59 SRU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,200 mi
Last recorded81,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 SRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 81,200 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 81,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r bump stop loose

n/s/r exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 63,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r bump stop loose

n/s/r exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 58,452 miles

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

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

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

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,450 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 46,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 35,789 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 31,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 23,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,831 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,139 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 SRU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

MF59 SRU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is MF59 SRU safe to buy?

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