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SP59 OXT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,147 mi
Last recorded79,147 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 OXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 79,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 79,147 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,706 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 75,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch starting to slip

Fail 7 Oct 2022 71,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch starting to slip

Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm no tread on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm no tread on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 68,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle at bottom of coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm no tread on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm no tread on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,903 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,593 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre/tail section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering wheel warning light on display

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre/tail section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering wheel warning light on display

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,042 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked but no cord visible at this time

Offside Rear park brake cable casing split and sheath rusting

Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,041 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked but no cord visible at this time

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and rust flaking off (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear park brake cable casing split and sheath rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,360 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise engine oil below min mark topped up to carry out mot

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 36,430 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,943 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 27,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,358 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 17,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

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 OXT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP59 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

SP59 OXT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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