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SK59 NYC

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,593 mi
Last recorded99,593 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,648 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear coil spring mounting rubbers fitted incorrectly

Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,641 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 87,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,950 miles

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

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

backbox outerskin deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,500 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 52,500 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting bracket and clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 49,240 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 49,239 miles

Rear Axle beam cracked excessive corrosion and weaken state (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 41,116 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust gearbox bracket corroded and slightly insecure

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2013 23,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system badly corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 26 Aug 2013 23,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system badly corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,364 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blades tearing at edges and smearing screen

exhaust centre and rear corroded rear silencer outer skin falling apart

front brake discs scored

Fail 22 Aug 2012 19,364 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blades tearing at edges and smearing screen

exhaust centre and rear corroded rear silencer outer skin falling apart

front brake discs scored

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 NYC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

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

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