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KN59 UUY

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,538 mi
Last recorded42,538 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 UUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 42,538 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

Fail 9 Apr 2025 42,538 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

Fail 18 Dec 2024 42,527 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 42,147 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded through

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 41,663 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front wipers smear

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 3 Dec 2020 41,481 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted and rear exhaust clamp

Fail 26 Nov 2020 41,470 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted and rear exhaust clamp

Pass 20 Nov 2019 41,128 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded band (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,230 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 40,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,989 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

windscreen washers are weak

Fail 8 Nov 2017 39,989 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

windscreen washers are weak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,821 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

washers are weak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 39,033 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 39,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,808 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,500 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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KN59 UUY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KN59 UUY, 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 KN59 UUY registered?

KN59 UUY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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