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SF59 PNY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,960 mi
Last recorded81,960 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 PNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 81,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 81,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 80,065 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,133 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 76,331 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH SPRINGS SEATS OF REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,514 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,734 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort could be improved

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 71,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort could be improved

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 65,727 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 65,727 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 60,401 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 53,406 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,105 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 43,105 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

radiator leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2014 27,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,439 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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SF59 PNY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SF59 PNY, 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 SF59 PNY registered?

SF59 PNY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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