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SY59 UDN

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,727 mi
Last recorded38,727 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 UDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 38,727 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 37,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 35,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg slightly corroded under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 34,864 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,391 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 33,383 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 32,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 32,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 28,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,730 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 26,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 18,511 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 UDN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDN, 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 UDN registered?

SY59 UDN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is SY59 UDN safe to buy?

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