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MA59 EXG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 EXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 95,060 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 89,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,502 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 86,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 86,404 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,828 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 84,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring mounted incorrectly, not sat in lower mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 84,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD TO HEAD (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,978 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay broken

Fail 24 Nov 2020 128,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle effort poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mounting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay broken

Pass 21 Nov 2019 74,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,218 miles

Front brake discs lipping

Front brakepads low

Front wipers split on ends

NSF tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Fail 2 Nov 2016 57,218 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs lipping

Front brakepads low

Front wipers split on ends

NSF tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,023 miles

n/s mirror insecure and cracked

o/s rear tyre getting low

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,921 miles

NS wing mirror cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,921 miles

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

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

NS wing mirror cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2013 33,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight leak drive shaft oil seal

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,739 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight leak drive shaft oil seal

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,423 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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MA59 EXG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black 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 MA59 EXG, 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 MA59 EXG registered?

MA59 EXG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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