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SY59 XBP

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,402 mi
Last recorded16,402 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 16,402 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 15,926 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 15,489 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 15,489 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 15,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 14,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 14,010 miles

Coolant leak bottom of radiator ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 13,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 12,779 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 11,965 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 10,629 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 10,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 9,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2014 7,653 miles

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

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Dec 2013 6,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 4,584 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 XBP is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

SY59 XBP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is SY59 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 XBP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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