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FE59 XXL

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,377 mi
Last recorded141,377 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 XXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2024 141,377 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle spring seating section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multi cracked tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked tyre wall and slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 137,138 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 137,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 128,283 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 120,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,006 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,480 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,611 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 56,268 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 56,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,194 miles

rear exhaust system corroded and becoming weak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system corroded and becoming weak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,043 miles

kerb marks on wheel trims

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Fail 1 Oct 2013 36,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

kerb marks on wheel trims

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

nail in n/s/r tyre edge of tread (not repairable)

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

nail in o/s/r tyre shoulder (not repairable)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,986 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroding

front tyres cracking

various dents and scrachers

Fail 29 Sep 2012 27,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

chips in screen

exhaust corroding

front tyres cracking

various dents and scrachers

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 XXL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

FE59 XXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is FE59 XXL safe to buy?

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