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SY59 AYK

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,226 mi
Last recorded87,226 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 AYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,226 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 87,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 81,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,363 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,627 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 70,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,456 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 66,452 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint whole arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,010 miles

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

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

engine oil pan corroded and leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil pan corroded and leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,418 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 51,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,863 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 34,600 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside 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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SY59 AYK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY59 AYK, 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 SY59 AYK registered?

SY59 AYK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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