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LO59 BYG

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,273 mi
Last recorded65,273 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 BYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,273 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL OVER REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 65,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL OVER REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 62,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 62,836 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (top mount) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front (headlamp slightly insecure)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (top mount) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (slight corrosion) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (corroded, oil seeping through casing) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (both rear upper bushes deteriorated) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (rear suspension beam) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 60,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 60,826 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (bottom ball joint, detected in shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both front tyres cracking slightly) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside (headlamp slightly insecure)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (upper mounting bush) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (top mounting plate) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (upper mounting bush) (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (both rear service brakes) (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (rear beam) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 58,369 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 58,369 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,862 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 54,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust silencer condition

Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer condition

Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 50,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,345 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,790 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,963 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,351 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Nov 2013 20,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 14,190 miles

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

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

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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LO59 BYG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LO59 BYG, 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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LO59 BYG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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