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SJ59 LGW

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,614 mi
Last recorded63,614 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 LGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,614 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,800 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 62,800 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,957 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 61,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 61,256 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,473 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,933 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 58,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,915 miles

Engine sump leaking

Exhaust system has no clamps on system

Nearside Front Outer Cv Boot starting to split and leak grease slightly

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2017 57,912 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine sump leaking

Exhaust system has no clamps on system

Nearside Front Outer Cv Boot starting to split and leak grease slightly

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,439 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,276 miles

Offside offside front wishbone arm rear bush starting to split

exhaust system corroding

slight condensation in off side rear lamp

Fail 11 Sep 2015 53,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside offside front wishbone arm rear bush starting to split

exhaust system corroding

slight condensation in off side rear lamp

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,502 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,264 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SJ59 LGW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SJ59 LGW, 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 SJ59 LGW registered?

SJ59 LGW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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