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SL59 FLB

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,758 mi
Last recorded115,758 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 FLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 115,758 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaking from driveshafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 115,755 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle at spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaking from driveshafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 110,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 110,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light on (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,175 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,678 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 74,676 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,218 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 59,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to cord

Nearside wiper streaky

offside and nearside hand brake outer cables split

Pass 4 Feb 2017 58,255 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 58,254 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,253 miles

Offside Front wiper blade loose

offside and nearside hand brake outer cables split

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,034 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 53,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,018 miles

Corrossion - Rear Silencer

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,995 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,917 miles

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

oil dampness around nearside front inner c.v gaiter

Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,917 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

oil dampness around nearside front inner c.v gaiter

oil level low

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 32,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,517 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
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SL59 FLB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FLB, 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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SL59 FLB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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