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SG59 AZO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 AZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,591 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 99,709 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 99,709 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 92,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,310 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 86,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WORN BOLD INNER EDGES

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,825 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 79,825 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,228 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 72,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail spring cup corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,374 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 63,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,620 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,893 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 49,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 45,856 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre badly bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 28 May 2016 41,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 36,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level very low

exhaust corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Pass 31 May 2014 33,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,234 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 28,234 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 14 May 2012 27,192 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 27,192 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SG59 AZO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SG59 AZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG59 AZO registered?

SG59 AZO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is SG59 AZO safe to buy?

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