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SK59 HDA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,889 mi
Last recorded133,889 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 133,889 miles

Steering rack is slightly noisy

Fail 16 Oct 2025 133,889 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack is slightly noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,800 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 116,800 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,390 miles

front to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2023 105,390 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r & o/s/r axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 105,288 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 105,288 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 101,110 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,471 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 91,468 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top bush excess play (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,509 miles

Rear REAR AXLE HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION

Rear REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS DELAMINATING AND IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 17 Oct 2019 79,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear REAR AXLE HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION

Rear REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS DELAMINATING AND IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Oct 2018 57,506 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,387 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 43,384 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,476 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 6 May 2015 22,757 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 22,755 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake slight grab

Pass 6 Sep 2013 12,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,841 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 6,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 HDA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SK59 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

SK59 HDA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is SK59 HDA safe to buy?

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