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SV59 LMF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,015 mi
Last recorded81,015 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 LMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,015 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,380 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 78,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,233 miles

Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy NOT Rough at time of inspection (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing could not be checked (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bram unit and spring platforms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody components / panels and vehicle structure: not showing serious weakness at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 4 Jun 2020 73,993 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,934 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe needed

rear bumper cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,974 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 86,974 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,018 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,422 miles

All 4 coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and low performance on offside parking brake (3.1.6b)

cracks in offside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,840 miles

Nearside rear wheel slightly mishapen

Offside rear tyre is cracked on the inner side wall

Slight corrosion on rear chassis and front coil springs

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,978 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,594 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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SV59 LMF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV59 LMF, 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 SV59 LMF registered?

SV59 LMF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is SV59 LMF safe to buy?

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