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SD59 XAJ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,152 mi
Last recorded66,152 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,106 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front number plate in poor condition

Slight blow from front exhaust joint

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 57,446 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,813 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside rear tyre worn/cracking.

Offside Front tyre worn.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,136 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 39,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,921 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,325 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 30,325 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,531 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 16,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SD59 XAJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD59 XAJ, 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 SD59 XAJ registered?

SD59 XAJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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