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SA59 WVK

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,955 mi
Last recorded53,955 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,869 miles

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

Front Shocker Corroded Both Sides

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Skin Corroded

Rear Shocker Corroded Both Sides

Pass 27 Apr 2024 45,825 miles

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

Front Shocker Corroded Both Sides

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 44,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,265 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 44,265 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,779 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 43,779 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,823 miles

rear exhaust is delaminating.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 42,823 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust is delaminating.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,926 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 39,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 33,048 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 33,046 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,297 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 29,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,447 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 WVK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

SA59 WVK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SA59 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 WVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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