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SY59 WFU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,894 mi
Last recorded82,894 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 WFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 82,894 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,458 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

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

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 79,458 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

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

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 75,199 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 75,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting washer corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,253 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f shock absorber top mounting washers

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 68,253 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion to o/s/f shock absorber top mounting washers

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,405 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 65,405 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,155 miles

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted of the seal locking type at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2019 63,155 miles

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

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

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted of the seal locking type at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,713 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded on engine and weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter engine leaking slighly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2018 60,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap does not lock in place providing tight seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded on engine and weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter engine leaking slighly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,074 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 57,074 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 47,672 miles

Front exhaust mount insecure but system adequately supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,520 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 WFU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WFU, 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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SY59 WFU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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