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FE59 LYD

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,995 mi
Last recorded75,995 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 LYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 75,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,730 miles

Exhaust box and pipe corroded at rear

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bothe sides out of flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavily corroded both sides of axle/sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 74,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust box and pipe corroded at rear

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bothe sides out of flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavily corroded both sides of axle/sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 73,386 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, part of axle beam. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,527 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust box and clamp corroded.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/ spring seat mounting cups corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,360 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, ()

Rear Exhaust box corroded,

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,709 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded,

Fail 3 Sep 2020 63,709 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded,

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,312 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 60,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,305 miles

Exhaust System Corroded,

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,906 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Of on Both Sides, (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded but safe,

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,972 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both around sidewall and tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,613 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,518 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FE59 LYD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE59 LYD, 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 FE59 LYD registered?

FE59 LYD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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