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KV59 FLG

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,470 mi
Last recorded109,470 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,470 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 109,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 105,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2023 101,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads are 85% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener moved from view. ()

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened OSR shock corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 97,369 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,032 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded and damaged.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 93,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded and damaged.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,622 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 88,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,002 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 82,002 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,496 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,878 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

front wiper blades worn

Fail 3 Apr 2017 70,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing from centre to rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

front wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,954 miles

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

oil residue

oil sump corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 58,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

oil residue

oil sump corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,387 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,054 miles

all 4 tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

engine oil level on MIN

exhaust rear box, outer skin, getting poor.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,618 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

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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KV59 FLG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV59 FLG, 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 KV59 FLG registered?

KV59 FLG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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