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SY59 UZP

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,343 mi
Last recorded54,343 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 UZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 54,343 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 54,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 45,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 43,067 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 43,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 37,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 29,186 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 23,889 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 22,306 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 20,255 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 18,425 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 16,937 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,056 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,423 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 11,415 miles

All tyre sidewalls showing signs of perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 9,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 7,434 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 UZP is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY59 UZP?

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What year was SY59 UZP registered?

SY59 UZP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SY59 UZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 UZP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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