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SP59 TYK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,598 mi
Last recorded56,598 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 56,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 56,553 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 56,553 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 56,926 miles

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

Front Brake disc are lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear AXLE corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyre are cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,508 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,610 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,652 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,530 miles

slight cracking on all four tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,641 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,132 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded around lower coils

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 16,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,001 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 6,093 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 TYK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

SP59 TYK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SP59 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 TYK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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