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SM59 FZT

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,849 mi
Last recorded113,849 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 FZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 113,849 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded to spring seats nsr an osr

Fail 20 Nov 2025 113,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded to spring seats nsr an osr

Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,126 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure

Front Exhaust flexible joint damaged

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Mirror backing taped up

Nearside rear wing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & VERY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 86,604 miles

Front Exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror backing taped up

Offside Front Inner C v gaiter leaking slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake effort only just met

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 86,604 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror backing taped up

Offside Front Inner C v gaiter leaking slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake effort only just met

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,652 miles

Boot full

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH lower arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror couling taped

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 56,064 miles

Boot area full

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Door mirror couling taped

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust section corroding

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 28,743 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 26,952 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 24,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 18,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 14,146 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 10,549 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 10,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 9,463 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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SM59 FZT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SM59 FZT, 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 SM59 FZT registered?

SM59 FZT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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The MOT history for SM59 FZT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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