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SG59 UVP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,788 mi
Last recorded111,788 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,788 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and rear springs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield and fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 109,538 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 109,538 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,282 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 106,279 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cannot insert probe into exhaust -restriction in tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,803 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle very rusty underneath

Fail 10 Mar 2023 102,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever inoperative Handbrake cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON THEM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 94,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON THEM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WHISHBONE REAR BUSH VERY VERY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WHISHBONE REAR BUSH VERY VERY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 84,152 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WHISHBONE REAR BUSH VERY VERY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WHISHBONE REAR BUSH VERY VERY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,975 miles

ADVISE o/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes very very worn at service limit

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE o/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes very very worn at service limit

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,116 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,057 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,420 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 53,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 40,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,631 miles

Tailbox rusting

Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,631 miles

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

Drivers wiper starting to split

Tailbox rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,415 miles

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN

Fail 6 Sep 2012 21,415 miles

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

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN

PLASTIC CONNECTION ON AIR FILTER HOUSING BROKEN

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 UVP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

SG59 UVP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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