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SH59 YTY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,433 mi
Last recorded91,433 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 YTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,433 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,639 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 88,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror damaged.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

[off side rear tyre cut but not to cords]

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,328 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))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,673 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,014 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,223 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,318 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and splitting.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 36,318 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and splitting.

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 36,010 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front service brake slightly binding

nearside & offside rear tyres badly cracked/deteriorated

oil leak at oil filter area

rear silencer outer skin corroded & front & rear clamps corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,005 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight cracks on offside rear outer sidewall

Fail 9 Nov 2012 25,706 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight cracks on offside rear outer sidewall

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 YTY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YTY, 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 YTY registered?

SH59 YTY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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