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KV59 KYY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,777 mi
Last recorded41,777 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2023 41,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced light cluster heavily deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and are cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deterioated

handbrake long in operation

rear axle beam light corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2020 40,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and are cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deterioated

handbrake long in operation

rear axle beam light corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,604 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster slightly cracked

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,310 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear beam axle corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 25,621 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside mirror damaged but no sharp edge

Oil leak Sump corroded ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2017 25,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside mirror damaged but no sharp edge

Oil leak Sump corroded ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,418 miles

Offside mirror damaged but no sharp edge

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,152 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Offside mirror damaged but no sharp edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 18,149 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Offside mirror damaged but no sharp edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,064 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,152 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 13,152 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,586 miles

rear number plate sellotaped on

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 KYY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KYY, 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 KYY registered?

KV59 KYY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is KV59 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 KYY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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