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SH59 KVV

2009 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,713 mi
Last recorded72,713 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 KVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2024 72,713 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,835 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,664 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 54,656 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2021 54,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,226 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 49,228 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 49,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded near coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded near coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 47,251 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 47,250 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle under coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,496 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,017 miles

front flexi exhaust deterorated and rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 41,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding unable to check bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding unable to check bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front flexi exhaust deterorated and rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,039 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 37,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,865 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 10,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 10,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SH59 KVV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SH59 KVV, 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 SH59 KVV registered?

SH59 KVV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SH59 KVV safe to buy?

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