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FN59 UMO

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,972 mi
Last recorded83,972 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 83,972 miles

All suspension components & rear axle corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 83,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All suspension components & rear axle corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,209 miles

Rear unable to check rear seatbelts. rear seats completely loaded

Fail 22 Jul 2025 82,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear unable to check rear seatbelts. rear seats completely loaded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 80,318 miles

Nearside Front ball joint rubber cracking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake cable bracket corroded & broke

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

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

exhaust catching on nearside rear coil spring

Pass 31 May 2023 76,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount has play

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

rear suspension axle-beam greased

Fail 30 May 2023 76,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount has play

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,132 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 72,118 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,330 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear of vehicle loaded unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,640 miles

Rear rear of vehicle fully loaded unable to check seat-belts

Pass 14 Oct 2018 60,819 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

nearside & offside rear shock absorber bushes worn upper bushes

rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer skin

unable to fully check rear seat belts vehicle loaded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 60,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge & inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

nearside & offside rear shock absorber bushes worn upper bushes

nearside rear tyre cracked in between tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer skin

unable to fully check rear seat belts vehicle loaded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,694 miles

Oil leak sump pourus

both rear lower coil spring cups corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,457 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2016 51,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,683 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,252 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 43,252 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,086 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 28,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UMO is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMO, 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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FN59 UMO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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