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FG59 RYY

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,042 mi
Last recorded186,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 RYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 186,042 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 181,482 miles

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting has play to safe limit

Fail 29 May 2025 181,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush separated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush separated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting has play to safe limit

Pass 5 Jun 2024 177,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush starting to separate (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front brake feaction bushes splitting and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 172,687 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction buses starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 103,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 68,913 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 68,901 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear silencer...all exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 66,599 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded small hole in rear box

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,831 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,014 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Slight Coolant Leak From Radiator

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,429 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

cracking to all tyres

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

front brake pad linings wearing thin

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.5mm

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen no bigger than 40mm

wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,004 miles

duct tape on bumper

exhaust flexi beginning to separate

osr coil spring corroded

rear tyres cracking & perished

Pass 2 Jan 2015 26,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rear section corroded

n/s wiper blade splitting

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 20,716 miles

both front tyres wear to edges

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight damage to exhaust front pipe flexi but system gas tight

Pass 28 Dec 2012 15,370 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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FG59 RYY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG59 RYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG59 RYY registered?

FG59 RYY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is FG59 RYY safe to buy?

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