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SK59 ONH

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 80,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 77,048 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 quarter panel damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2025 77,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front 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 quarter panel damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,676 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 114,062 miles

Offside Rear Lower Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,753 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,753 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 61,630 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,873 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 52,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,511 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,511 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,728 miles

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

coolant leak

n/s front strut leaking

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,728 miles

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

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

coolant leak

n/s front strut leaking

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2016 44,728 miles

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

n/s front strut leaking

rear exhaust poor condition

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,429 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,635 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

n/s wiper torn

o/s front tyre perished

rear exhaust perished

Pass 1 May 2013 29,430 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin coming away

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,634 miles

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

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 ONH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ONH, 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 ONH registered?

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

Is SK59 ONH safe to buy?

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