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LL59 YDP

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 YDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 87,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2024 86,399 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,005 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,680 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 65,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,561 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,539 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 64,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,827 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Possible coolant leak on radiator

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & Clamp missing but still secure

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,296 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 50,258 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 50,220 miles

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

nsf wheel bearing SLIGHT PLAY

oil leak from gearbox seal

osf strut top slight play

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away

Pass 28 Nov 2015 40,329 miles

front and rear number plate slight shade but still black letters

front brake discs corroded

osf and nsf shocker mounting slight play

osf and nsf wiper blades slight split

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,021 miles

front wipers smears

rear exhaust corroded first layer

Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,070 miles

correct style of No'plate displayed for test

Fail 29 Nov 2013 17,070 miles

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

clutch fluid level getting low

correct style of No'plate displayed for test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,701 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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LL59 YDP 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 73.7%.

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 LL59 YDP, 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 LL59 YDP registered?

LL59 YDP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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