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MA59 OCS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,510 mi
Last recorded110,510 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 110,510 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,401 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Sep 2025 103,401 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Sep 2024 97,191 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,775 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 93,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,072 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,452 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))

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 8 Sep 2020 86,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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))

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 77,416 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm 0n inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,052 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 23 Dec 2016 63,339 miles

Rear outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2016 63,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,124 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,585 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,696 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,669 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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MA59 OCS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

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

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