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SY59 WEW

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

46,352 mi
Last recorded46,352 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 46,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 45,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 45,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 45,149 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 45,149 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp fuel cap. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,219 miles

Front Tyres cracking / perishing, poor condition.

Rear Tyres cracking / perishing, poor condition.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,322 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 43,322 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,449 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 42,448 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,973 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 41,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,108 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 38,108 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,190 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 34,189 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear Clamp missing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 approx. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 30,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,603 miles

brake pipes front to rear undercover

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,973 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,914 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 13,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 11,575 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 WEW is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

SY59 WEW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SY59 WEW safe to buy?

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