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FE59 YAD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,890 mi
Last recorded57,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 57,890 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 55,645 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 54,369 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 54,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flaxy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber slightly corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,828 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust deteriorated and rear silencer leaking from the seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE : nearside and offside rear tyres cracking excessively in between the treads. 195/50/15 82 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 46,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Needs to be a locking fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust deteriorated and rear silencer leaking from the seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE : nearside and offside rear tyres cracking excessively in between the treads. 195/50/15 82 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 44,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 44,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer out skin is corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,712 miles

after market fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,990 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,502 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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FE59 YAD 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 83.3%.

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 FE59 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

FE59 YAD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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