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FY59 OHJ

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 OHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 87,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 76,215 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 76,215 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 67,753 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened also top nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak & level low

Fail 19 Dec 2023 67,753 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened also top nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak & level low

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,260 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,212 miles

rear silencer slight deteriorated

rear sub frame corroded

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

1 litre engine oil added

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front brake tight

Fail 5 Dec 2020 62,208 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

1 litre engine oil added

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear parking brake service recommended asap

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front brake tight

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear silencer slight deteriorated

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 58,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,556 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside side repeater lens missing

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 50,999 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside side repeater lens missing

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,441 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,695 miles

unable to see all pads

Pass 22 Nov 2013 20,237 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 20,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 10,990 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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FY59 OHJ 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 75%.

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 FY59 OHJ, 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 FY59 OHJ registered?

FY59 OHJ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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