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SG59 LCA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,423 mi
Last recorded78,423 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 LCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,423 miles

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

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 78,423 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,843 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arms rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,843 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arms rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,778 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 76,778 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,478 miles

Offside Park brake cable outer burst and compiling.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,874 miles

Splitting of Nearside rear shock upper eye bush.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,874 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine oil low.

Splitting of Nearside rear shock upper eye bush.

Sweat noted at offside rear brake back plate.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,583 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 60,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,837 miles

slight damage front no plate

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,747 miles

front wipers smearing screen

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,728 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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SG59 LCA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG59 LCA, 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 SG59 LCA registered?

SG59 LCA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is SG59 LCA safe to buy?

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