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KR59 KPE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,354 mi
Last recorded72,354 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 KPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 72,354 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,782 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 67,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 67,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,911 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,861 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 55,712 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 52,147 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,636 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 48,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,824 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 40,824 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,843 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin dereriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2013 32,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,529 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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KR59 KPE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KR59 KPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR59 KPE registered?

KR59 KPE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is KR59 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 KPE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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