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FE59 YAH

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 92,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on 3mm 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 92,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on 3mm 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 85,414 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Rear Axle is corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,438 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 82,434 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 77,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 75,196 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 75,196 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 69,462 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn low and cracking all over

exhaust rear box corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,406 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 63,406 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,532 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,026 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,381 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,745 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 YAH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

FE59 YAH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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