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SK59 MME

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,487 mi
Last recorded131,487 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 MME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,487 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 131,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 123,218 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 123,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,110 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 111,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 42/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 04/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 42/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 04/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,473 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 42/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 04/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 42/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 04/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 96,207 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 96,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,523 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,523 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,505 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 74,482 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,886 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front rear bush deteriorating

back box exhaust corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 63,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front rear bush deteriorating

back box exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,551 miles

advise both front shock absorbers misted with oil

advise o/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight free play in a ball joint

Fail 19 Mar 2015 41,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,717 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 33,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,138 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 MME is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MME, 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 MME registered?

SK59 MME is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SK59 MME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 MME shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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