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FG59 FLH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,728 mi
Last recorded63,728 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 FLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 63,728 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 63,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort is low

Pass 8 Apr 2025 61,816 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,452 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 58,452 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 58,221 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 55,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,306 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 53,306 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,244 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,832 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,969 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre perishing on inner & outer edges.

o/s front tyre perishing on inner & outer edges.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 25,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre perishing on inner & outer edges.

o/s front tyre perishing on inner & outer edges.

rear silencer deteriorated.

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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FG59 FLH is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG59 FLH, 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 FG59 FLH registered?

FG59 FLH is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 October 2009.

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