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FN59 UKO

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,734 mi
Last recorded64,734 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 64,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil filter corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 64,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil filter corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,061 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,171 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on shoulder.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 55,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on shoulder.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,826 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight surface rust on rear axle

Fail 12 Aug 2021 50,781 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leak from oil pan

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,829 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,586 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,694 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,297 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,175 miles

front brake pads required in about 3000 miles

Fail 29 Aug 2013 17,175 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)

front brake pads required in about 3000 miles

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracking in between tread

offside front tyre cracking in between tread

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 UKO 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 FN59 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

FN59 UKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FN59 UKO safe to buy?

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