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FL59 OPM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,554 mi
Last recorded135,554 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 135,554 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 126,990 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 121,933 miles

A large section of the n/s outer sill has been filled, unable to check for corrosion or whether it's an inadequate repair

Front inner wings and rear suspension corroded

Offside sill repair covered in underseal

Rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 6 Jul 2023 121,911 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

A large section of the n/s outer sill has been filled, unable to check for corrosion or whether it's an inadequate repair

Front inner wings and rear suspension corroded

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 8 Jul 2022 186,816 miles

Rear axel/spring seats badly corroded

exhaust system is in poor condition

Offside Outer sill is corroded but not excessively weakened

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

tyre aspect ratios different front to rear

Fail 1 Jul 2022 186,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Outer sill is corroded but not excessively weakened

Rear axel/spring seats badly corroded

exhaust system is in poor condition

tyre aspect ratios different front to rear

Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,652 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing. still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,723 miles

Central Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,124 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 3 Jul 2019 98,123 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,294 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

noisey clutch

Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

noisey clutch

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,284 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,569 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 OPM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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