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FV59 UUP

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,795 mi
Last recorded61,795 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 UUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,795 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 61,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 57,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 57,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 55,375 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension top mounting threads/nuts corroded

engine sump pan corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 55,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension top mounting threads/nuts corroded

both rear tyre side walls cracking

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 52,413 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 52,413 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,976 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 49,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,803 miles

Nearside Rear top mount corroded

Offside Front top mount corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 47,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear top mount corroded

Offside Front top mount corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,133 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 44,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,883 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,613 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,974 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,982 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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FV59 UUP 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 63.2%.

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 FV59 UUP, 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 FV59 UUP registered?

FV59 UUP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FV59 UUP safe to buy?

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