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SP59 UWR

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,051 mi
Last recorded81,051 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 UWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2020 81,051 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,683 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2019 72,683 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,610 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2018 50,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,785 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 49,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,155 miles

exhaust corrosion but not leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2016 43,153 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e) DANGEROUS

exhaust corrosion but not leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,507 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 38,507 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,905 miles

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

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 22,410 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,217 miles

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

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 UWR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

SP59 UWR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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