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SK59 YFZ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,176 mi
Last recorded59,176 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 57,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 57,213 miles

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

exhaust corroded''

Pass 2 Feb 2023 57,193 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 57,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 55,781 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexi deteriorated, exhaust system poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle unit, rear spring mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 55,776 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure Broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexi deteriorated, exhaust system poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle unit, rear spring mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,266 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 54,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,819 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 41,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,968 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 32,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 19,860 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,389 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 16,389 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YFZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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