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MD59 YOL

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,362 mi
Last recorded151,362 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD59 YOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 151,362 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 151,362 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 149,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 142,079 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 142,079 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 136,154 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated and repaired with exhaust paste but not leaking at the time of the test

Fail 14 Sep 2022 136,154 miles

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated and repaired with exhaust paste but not leaking at the time of the test

Pass 30 Sep 2021 131,807 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2020 125,402 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,841 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 116,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 109,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 99,163 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 99,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 58,126 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 58,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MD59 YOL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MD59 YOL, 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 MD59 YOL registered?

MD59 YOL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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