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SP59 LKF

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,884 mi
Last recorded118,884 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 LKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 118,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear service brake making a grind noise on brake test

Fail 16 Apr 2025 118,884 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative strut top mount seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components strut top mount seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear service brake making a grind noise on brake test

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to cent pipe union (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside suspension mount top plate corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cent to rear silencer union (6.1.2 (a))

sealant kit dated 05/2013

Fail 22 Apr 2024 107,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to cent pipe union (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside suspension mount top plate corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cent to rear silencer union (6.1.2 (a))

sealant kit dated 05/2013

Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,809 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 99,809 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,558 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 91,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 79,036 miles

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

surface corrosion at front subframe

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,096 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,575 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,945 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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SP59 LKF 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 SP59 LKF, 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 SP59 LKF registered?

SP59 LKF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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