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MA59 YJS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,100 mi
Last recorded113,100 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 113,100 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front body damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 113,100 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front body damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,734 miles

Nearside Front body damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 108,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,448 miles

Nearside Front wing and bumper damage

Fail 18 Jan 2024 100,448 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damage

Pass 7 Jan 2023 95,361 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,414 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 91,412 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,636 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALL EXHAUST CORRODED (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion AXLE BEAM CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 65,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALL EXHAUST CORRODED (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion AXLE BEAM CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition CLAM MISSING (7.1.4)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 55,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear BOX

Fail 23 Sep 2016 55,995 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear BOX

Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,219 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,358 miles

osr child seat fitted .

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,912 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 19,912 miles

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

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 YJS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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