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SA59 URD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,892 mi
Last recorded88,892 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,892 miles

corrosion on front sub frame

front shock absorber locking devices cannot be easily determined

Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 82,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake weaker than offside

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 82,807 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone/sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake weaker than offside

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,615 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle beam/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 75,615 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle beam/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,844 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake cable not secured correctly

engine oil leak

front chassis corroded

front suspension and sub frame rusty

gear box oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2020 70,839 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides axel (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake cable not secured correctly

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

front chassis corroded

front suspension and sub frame rusty

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front driveshaft slight leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,512 miles

sump porous

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,161 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,163 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,025 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 44,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,279 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Oct 2013 36,279 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,265 miles

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

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

front exhaust hanger split

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

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 URD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 URD, 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 URD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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