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SL59 HNH

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 HNH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,401 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 121,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp incorrect colour bulb brighter than required suspect wrong bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside mirror cover damaged but not causing excessively sharp edges

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,892 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 113,891 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,507 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,325 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear coil spring platform on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 86,586 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm

windsceen lightly scratched

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,989 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,094 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 56,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,504 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light scratch on windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2013 34,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light scratch on windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 HNH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL59 HNH, 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 SL59 HNH registered?

SL59 HNH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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