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MA59 KTE

2009 Ford Ka

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,659 mi
Last recorded86,659 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 KTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,659 miles

Nearside Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole subframe covered in rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 84,861 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,221 miles

Coil spring corroded all rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 63,221 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,786 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,314 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust and back box corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,824 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,619 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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,049 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)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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 KTE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MA59 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

MA59 KTE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is MA59 KTE safe to buy?

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