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SP59 XPX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,487 mi
Last recorded59,487 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 XPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 59,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,209 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Including anti-roll bar and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 57,209 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring cup area hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Including anti-roll bar and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 55,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,596 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,195 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded but not affecting its strength

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,126 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 44,243 miles

Nearside and offside front top suspension mounting worn

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2018 38,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,476 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 32,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,134 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 7,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 5,683 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 XPX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

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

Is SP59 XPX safe to buy?

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