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SL59 UBA

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,676 mi
Last recorded79,676 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,676 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 79,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,631 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 63,131 miles

advice nsf tyrer slight wear on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2020 59,151 miles

advice slight play osf ball

Pass 16 Nov 2019 56,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,459 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,302 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 37,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,560 miles

Front wiper blades worn.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 33,560 miles

Front wiper blades worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,597 miles

o/s/f tyre valve perished

rear silencer slight corrosion

rear tyres lightly perished

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 UBA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

SL59 UBA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is SL59 UBA safe to buy?

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