CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL59 FKN

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,856 mi
Last recorded69,856 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationSL59 FKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
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

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 69,856 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 69,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Travel on hand brake lever (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 63,168 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 63,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,946 miles

General underbody corrosion

Front both sides coil spring delaminated and corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 58,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides coil spring delaminated and corroded

General underbody corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 56,352 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 56,347 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,160 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 53,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 51,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,781 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 50,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,427 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,856 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2018 43,826 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,700 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,884 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 36,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

PLEASE NOTE washer pump is not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps are damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,089 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 24,995 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

SL59 FKN is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SL59 FKN, 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 SL59 FKN?

You can check the full history of SL59 FKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL59 FKN registered?

SL59 FKN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is SL59 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 FKN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL59 FKN 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 SL59 FKN. 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.