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SP59 OXU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,590 mi
Last recorded68,590 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 68,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TIE ROD HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment EXCESSIVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 96,584 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mount corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 96,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front top strut mount corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at chassis mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at chassis mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension/axle corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,842 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 73,791 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 41,276 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil around drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,682 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,092 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/rear tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,438 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 4,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,778 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 OXU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP59 OXU registered?

SP59 OXU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is SP59 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 OXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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