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FN59 UHW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,766 mi
Last recorded93,766 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 93,766 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 86,336 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 86,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,919 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 77,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,219 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,215 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2022 65,795 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjustable (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle chassis areas

Pass 17 Aug 2021 60,965 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,396 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,074 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 46,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,881 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 41,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,001 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,906 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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FN59 UHW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN59 UHW, 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 FN59 UHW registered?

FN59 UHW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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