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SD59 XXV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,807 mi
Last recorded49,807 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 49,807 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,612 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,977 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 37,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 36,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 31,819 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 31,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All Springs Corroded

Backbox Corroded

Chip In Windscreen

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

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

Oil Leak

Rear Wiper Torn

Tyre Sealant Out Of Date

Pass 18 Nov 2016 26,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual inspection only ,baby seat fitted ()

rear silencer outer skin corroded/peeling but no exhaust leaks

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plate condition slightly deteriorated (6.3.1d)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Fail 18 Nov 2016 26,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visual inspection only ,baby seat fitted ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low beam low , adjusted at test (1.8)

rear silencer outer skin corroded/peeling but no exhaust leaks

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plate condition slightly deteriorated (6.3.1d)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,446 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge of tread area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear tyres some cracks within tread areas and sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2014 15,829 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 15,829 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 10,950 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 8,514 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 8,513 miles

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

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 XXV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 SD59 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

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

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