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SD59 XXY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,725 mi
Last recorded64,725 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 arm from subframe to front cross member holed and corroded but not effecting stability of the vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2024 64,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front arm from front cross member to subframe corroded advise replacing

Pass 1 Sep 2023 61,107 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 61,105 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 58,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,666 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,545 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corosion

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,680 miles

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 6 Apr 2018 36,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,952 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 27,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,459 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 17,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front wipers torn

mid exhaust section corroded

nearside rear brake binding

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,423 miles

front 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty slight leak tailbox/joint/f/r b/hoses rusty/all 4 tyres slightly perished walls/tread MONITOR/front 0/s n/s tyres near limit MONITOR/

Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 9,167 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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SD59 XXY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

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

Is SD59 XXY safe to buy?

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