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SY59 OWD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,180 mi
Last recorded66,180 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 OWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 66,180 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 55,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,675 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 54,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower spring cup on axle badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,993 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 51,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,821 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 48,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread had 2 bulges in it tyre very miss shapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear exhaust joints leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint area (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 45,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust boot badly burst (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked lock nut not secure (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint area (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,293 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and very weak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both outer drop links have slight play in joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,053 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 36,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,720 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 20,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,487 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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SY59 OWD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

SY59 OWD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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