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MA59 FWY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,994 mi
Last recorded84,994 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 FWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 84,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front subframe/bumper extensions corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 84,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 84,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 83,294 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2023 83,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front subframe showing corrosion

Nearside Outer sill damage

Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,477 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective low pad warning slightly illuminated on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,445 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 81,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,393 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pad Warning light

Fail 25 Jun 2019 79,563 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pad Warning light

Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 77,121 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 77,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,195 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,401 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,527 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,694 miles

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

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,694 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 31,709 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FWY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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