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SY59 UDJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,320 mi
Last recorded172,320 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 UDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 172,320 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 172,310 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,481 miles

under covers engine covers

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,573 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,692 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** N/S/R TYRE ON 1.9MM TREAD DEPTH

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

front exhaust support bracket corroded but system adequately supported

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust support bracket corroded but system adequately supported

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,644 miles

back box outer skin split

exhaust system starting to corrode

mid section to back box clamp missing

windscreen marked

Fail 16 Oct 2013 53,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

back box outer skin split

exhaust system starting to corrode

hand brake near full travel

mid section to back box clamp missing

windscreen marked

Fail 18 Oct 2012 44,625 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,625 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 UDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY59 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

SY59 UDJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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