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FL59 FAO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,392 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 84,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,598 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 79,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,369 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 75,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 68,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 65,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brakes worn low

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,435 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded outer skin

Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,478 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,454 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,121 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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FL59 FAO 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 FL59 FAO, 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 FL59 FAO registered?

FL59 FAO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is FL59 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 FAO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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