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SP59 OYA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 77,170 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 73,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached damaged and fouling coil spring (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 64,907 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside top mounts upper washers corroded also nearside front has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear crossmember corroded

exhaust flexi damaged clamp damaged rear box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 60,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside top mounts upper washers corroded also nearside front has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear crossmember corroded

exhaust flexi damaged clamp damaged rear box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 59,054 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,749 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Has Corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside & Offside Front Macpherson strut Mount Nuts Heavy Corrosion

Nearside & Offside Front Shock Absorbers Slight Corrosion

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 57,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust System Has Corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside & Offside Front Macpherson strut Mount Nuts Heavy Corrosion

Nearside & Offside Front Shock Absorbers Slight Corrosion

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,029 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 55,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,439 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear u clamp missing (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside rear (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside rear top (2.7.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,991 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,825 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 35,825 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,540 miles

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

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

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 OYA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OYA, 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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SP59 OYA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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