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FY59 YBF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,470 mi
Last recorded41,470 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 YBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 41,470 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 39,569 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,669 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front & the n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From around the exhaust back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 37,665 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front & the n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From around the exhaust back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting of oil from the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 35,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,548 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 33,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 31,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,392 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 25,075 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 25,075 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,896 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,979 miles

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 8,616 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 YBF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY59 YBF, 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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FY59 YBF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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