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KV59 FND

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,347 mi
Last recorded51,347 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FND
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 51,337 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,089 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 49,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 43,744 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 43,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,928 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,851 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 39,851 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,286 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 37,286 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,707 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 20,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,533 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FND is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FND, 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 FND registered?

KV59 FND is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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