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KV59 FOF

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,953 mi
Last recorded47,953 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 47,953 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 47,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 2 Dec 2024 43,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 43,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 39,956 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

suspect earth fault on dash pod(battery and oil warning light glowing).

Fail 23 Nov 2023 39,956 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

suspect earth fault on dash pod(battery and oil warning light glowing).

Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,663 miles

battery and oil lights glowing(poss electrical faults)

heavy surface corrosion to rear lower spring cups/subframe

Fail 22 Nov 2022 36,663 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

battery and oil lights glowing(poss electrical faults)

heavy surface corrosion to rear lower spring cups/subframe

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 31,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 30,108 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 30,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 29,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 27,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,696 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2015 25,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Offside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,100 miles

rear silencer outerskins corroded however not causing a leak of exhaust gases

Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,691 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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KV59 FOF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

KV59 FOF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is KV59 FOF safe to buy?

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