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MA59 FBD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,603 mi
Last recorded72,603 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,603 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to wear bands and outer walls showing signs of cracking

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,322 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe mounting clamp corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside hand brake cable support brk broke away

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support heavily corroded

exhaust clamp and hanger deteriorated but still secure

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,675 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both top shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

both top shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,612 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both top shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

both top shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,400 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 40,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2014 31,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,243 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 14,039 miles

Engine oil level very low

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,039 miles

Engine oil level very low

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 FBD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MA59 FBD, 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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MA59 FBD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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The MOT history for MA59 FBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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