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SA59 FHT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,395 mi
Last recorded63,395 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 FHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,225 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 58,225 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,594 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

exhaust front bracket corroded/cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2015 50,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

coolant leak

exhaust front bracket corroded/cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,655 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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SA59 FHT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FHT, 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 SA59 FHT registered?

SA59 FHT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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