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SV59 WXX

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 WXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 72,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 72,771 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe support holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,331 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,927 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,344 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,901 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 48,890 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket corroded off rear axle (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle insecure such that functionality is affected Spring seat holed and axle badly corroded (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,042 miles

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

Sump pan badly corroded and leaking oil.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,703 miles

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak at sump ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,494 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 32,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Excessive oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight bind at offside rear wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2014 29,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind at offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,435 miles

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

reluctant to meet emission limits

suspect clutch thrust bearing Noisy ??

Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 21,540 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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 WXX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

SV59 WXX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SV59 WXX safe to buy?

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