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SP59 TYG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,754 mi
Last recorded61,754 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 61,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,139 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section is leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch reservoir showing deteriorated fluid.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside differential seal appears to be leaking and spilling gear oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 60,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle bottom cup corroded, bump stop broke through bottom cup also. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle bottom cup corroded, bump stop broke through bottom cup also. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section is leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch reservoir showing deteriorated fluid.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside differential seal appears to be leaking and spilling gear oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 56,925 miles

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

Front Oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread heavily cracked , nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear brake ferruls corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,167 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 54,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,293 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 77,688 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,017 miles

o/s/f -n/s/f -o/s/r tyres perished

oil leak from gear box

Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 43,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,238 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

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

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,163 miles

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

engine breather hose split

exhaust front bracket broken

Fail 1 Feb 2017 38,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

engine breather hose split

exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,856 miles

both front top strut plates corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 36,856 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front top strut plates corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,132 miles

NSF Wiper Torn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 82T (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,727 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 8,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 TYG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for SP59 TYG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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