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SD59 XYY

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,656 mi
Last recorded52,656 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 52,656 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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 12 Sep 2024 51,966 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 45,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,699 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 45,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 42,105 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 33,896 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,293 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 23,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,968 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 19,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 13 May 2013 14,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,377 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 XYY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

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

Is SD59 XYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 XYY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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