CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK59 MTV

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,293 mi
Last recorded92,293 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 MTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 92,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to tail pipe, exhaust poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Subframe corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 92,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to tail pipe, exhaust poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Subframe corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2023 87,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 83,337 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,404 miles

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,650 miles

Rear wiper torn

boot not opening

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded and hanging off

sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper torn

boot not opening

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded and hanging off

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,669 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm on outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 71,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm on outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 63,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,036 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 33,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 25,582 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,582 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK59 MTV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MTV, 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

How do I check the history of SK59 MTV?

You can check the full history of SK59 MTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK59 MTV registered?

SK59 MTV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SK59 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 MTV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK59 MTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK59 MTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.