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SK59 NZA

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,351 mi
Last recorded42,351 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 42,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top shock absorber mounting washer heavily corroded

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Oct 2024 42,059 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both spring seats heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner and outer edges, outer edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2024 42,059 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle/spring seat heavily corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both spring seats heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner and outer edges, outer edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,687 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both inner wheel rims dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front and nearside rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,300 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top strut mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at rear flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded at spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner rear bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 41,300 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top strut mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at rear flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded at spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner rear bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 40,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 1 Oct 2021 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,549 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,909 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to open boot, lock seized

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 37,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,958 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear axle beam is corroded but not seriously weakened

front exhaust support is broken although the system is securely mounted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 34,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear axle beam is corroded but not seriously weakened

front exhaust support is broken although the system is securely mounted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,183 miles

Front exhaust clamp is broken although the system is securely mounted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Rear axle beam is corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated although the system is securely mounted

vehicle undertray doesn't allow a complete check of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail on the outer shoulder

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

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

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

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

engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some components

exhaust system is deteriorated at points although the system is securely mounted

undertray doesn't allow a full check of some components

Fail 9 Sep 2015 29,810 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail on the outer shoulder

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

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

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

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

engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some components

exhaust system is deteriorated at points although the system is securely mounted

undertray doesn't allow a full check of some components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,088 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,110 miles

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

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 corroded

front brake discs badly pitted

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 NZA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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