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SP59 WTE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,640 mi
Last recorded137,640 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 WTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 137,640 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 137,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH have no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL tyres appear low (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 132,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 132,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 126,354 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 119,666 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 114,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 114,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,313 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 94,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,696 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,380 miles

Front road springs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2017 69,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front road springs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer missing clamp

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,964 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Front exhaust mount corroded and broken

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, deteriorated and leaking slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2016 62,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired incorrectly fitted and not fitted into carrier (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Front exhaust mount corroded and broken

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, deteriorated and leaking slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,770 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,649 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 WTE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

SP59 WTE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2009.

Is SP59 WTE safe to buy?

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