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SK59 HBL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,261 mi
Last recorded43,261 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 HBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 43,261 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 43,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end creaking

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195x50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level well below (refilled and bled to continue test)

oil level not showing on dipstick (topped up to continue test)

Pass 15 Aug 2024 38,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on braking faces causing slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch liner partially missing at front

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and low on tread on inner edges (195x50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak from housing on end of cylinder head

washer fluid nearly empty

Fail 5 Aug 2024 38,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated possible internal leak evident (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on braking faces causing slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch liner partially missing at front

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and low on tread on inner edges (195x50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low and temp rising (topped up and bled cooling system to enable test to continue) 3 litres anti freeze

washer fluid nearly empty

Pass 7 Aug 2023 36,580 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low (topped up and bled)

exhaust system corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,875 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 32,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,581 miles

Nearside Front passenger airbag cover seams split but cover secure

Pass 20 Oct 2020 24,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 21,338 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 20,495 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 18,781 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 16,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,166 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin crodded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 12,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 9,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,347 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 HBL 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 83.3%.

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 HBL, 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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SK59 HBL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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