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LN59 YLE

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 YLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,890 miles

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

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 71,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 66,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2022 66,189 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bonding has failed around the pin (5.3.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 61,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 56,736 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2020 56,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 46,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,031 miles

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 19,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,408 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 23,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,741 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LN59 YLE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN59 YLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN59 YLE registered?

LN59 YLE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LN59 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 YLE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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