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SL59 HXP

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,443 mi
Last recorded77,443 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 HXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 77,443 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,849 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,513 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,142 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,900 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 57,900 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,192 miles

Corrosion started generally on suspension and on engine sump

Exhaust heavily corroded in places, deteriorating.

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside rear suspension bump stop adrift

Offside front tyre, slight damage to outer wall

Fail 9 Jan 2018 54,192 miles

Corrosion started generally on suspension and on engine sump

Exhaust heavily corroded in places, deteriorating.

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside rear suspension bump stop adrift

Offside front tyre, slight damage to outer wall

Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,741 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,507 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

front exhaust bracket excessively corroded but exhaust not insecure.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 50,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

front exhaust bracket excessively corroded but exhaust not insecure.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,702 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 40,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,869 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,869 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brakes binding slightly

both sides of the front bumper are not fitted correctly

rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 HXP is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

SL59 HXP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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