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SV59 WWL

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,335 mi
Last recorded137,335 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 WWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to undercarriage

Fail 20 Nov 2024 137,274 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose corrode away from fixing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose corrode away from fixing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,325 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 127,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,395 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to undercarriage (front sub frame)

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2021 116,781 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 116,781 miles

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,422 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 114,422 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 102,441 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe section burst and leaking gasses (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint badly worn (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking from brake drum area (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both side poor (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,179 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,141 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,149 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,110 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,465 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 44,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 WWL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV59 WWL, 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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SV59 WWL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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