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SK59 GWY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,252 mi
Last recorded58,252 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 GWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,252 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 58,252 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts in outer sidewall through to the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2024 55,462 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,767 miles

rear axle corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,103 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,520 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 43,520 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,131 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,101 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 32,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 32,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,537 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,250 miles

NSF shock has a light misting of oil

OSF ball joint had slight play in it

OSR tyre perished and cut, no cord showing

Tape shrouding belt buckle

Wishbone bushes deteriorated but no excess play

Fail 6 Apr 2016 24,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF shock has a light misting of oil

OSF ball joint had slight play in it

OSR tyre perished and cut, no cord showing

Tape shrouding belt buckle

Wishbone bushes deteriorated but no excess play

Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer box & front hanger detiorated

Pass 12 May 2014 17,902 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Exhaust system heavily corroded at parts

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wiper blades torn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 17,902 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Exhaust system heavily corroded at parts

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wiper blades torn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 14,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 9 May 2012 10,815 miles

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

Offside 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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SK59 GWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK59 GWY, 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 SK59 GWY registered?

SK59 GWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is SK59 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 GWY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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