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SK59 GYO

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,286 mi
Last recorded62,286 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 GYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 62,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2025 51,920 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 46,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 45,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 39,905 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 39,905 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,571 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 33,012 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn os & ns front suspension arms rear bushes perished but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 33,012 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn os & ns front suspension arms rear bushes perished but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 28,830 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 23,721 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,986 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,882 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 11,297 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 9,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,174 miles

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 GYO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK59 GYO registered?

SK59 GYO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is SK59 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 GYO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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