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SY59 YHR

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,768 mi
Last recorded69,768 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 YHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 May 2023 69,741 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2022 56,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 50,021 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 48,730 miles

Intermittent dash fault

Slight gearbox leak n/s seal

Fail 13 Nov 2020 48,730 miles

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

Intermittent dash fault

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade torn

Slight gearbox leak n/s seal

Pass 9 Nov 2019 44,619 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 44,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Backbox corroded and clamp cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and cracked on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 40,890 miles

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion underneath

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 40,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion underneath

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,953 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,781 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,449 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION.

REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHED

REAR TYRES AT 3MM OR LESS

REAREX OUTER CASING CORRODED

WARNING LIGHT INDICATES A GLOW PLUG FAULT

Pass 15 Nov 2014 23,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 15,119 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 YHR is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

SY59 YHR is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is SY59 YHR safe to buy?

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