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SK59 HFF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,294 mi
Last recorded87,294 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 87,294 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,416 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 85,416 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 83,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear rear shocks casings corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 82,831 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One centre brake light inop.

Fail 24 May 2023 82,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear bump stop insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One centre brake light inop.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,425 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 77,425 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 72,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting corroded and detached.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,715 miles

Nearside front shock absorber corroded and starting to leak.

Slight twist on nearside rear brake hose.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 67,715 miles

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber corroded and starting to leak.

Nearside plate light inop.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight twist on nearside rear brake hose.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,797 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 56,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit.

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,676 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management warning light on.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,124 miles

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Rear silencer clamp missing.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 41,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Rear silencer clamp missing.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,389 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 32,389 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded.

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Rear tyres wearing close to indicators.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,992 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 23,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,242 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 HFF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HFF, 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 HFF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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