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SA59 FHF

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 FHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 78,315 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 78,205 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Dec 2024 76,030 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,292 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 64,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,559 miles

VEHICLE UNDER SEALED

Fail 21 Feb 2022 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

VEHICLE UNDER SEALED

Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,728 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

off side front inner wing corroded

under body corrosion

under vehicle painted

Fail 19 Jul 2021 55,726 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake clevis joint insecure caliper pin (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under body corrosion

under vehicle painted

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

off side front inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 54,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,766 miles

Front both lower suspension arms rear bush starting to split at centre pins and getting soft

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,855 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm joint at rack end has slight play and knocking

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,810 miles

nearside steering arm inner knuckle has slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2017 40,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake discs in very poor condition

nearside steering arm inner knuckle has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,838 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush badly worn (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

backbox corroded

nearside trackrod has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,863 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and peeling but not holed

Fail 11 Apr 2013 15,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and peeling but not holed

Pass 15 Sep 2012 12,466 miles

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

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

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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SA59 FHF is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA59 FHF, 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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SA59 FHF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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