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MF59 OUS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,270 mi
Last recorded80,270 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 OUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,270 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 80,266 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside parking brake performance slightly weak

Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,830 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Dampness offside rear brake drum back plate

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets poor aim, still sufficient fluid to clear screen

Fail 20 Nov 2020 71,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Dampness offside rear brake drum back plate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets poor aim, still sufficient fluid to clear screen

Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 55,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear box corroded

Rear box slight blow

bonnet stay missing

Fail 6 Dec 2017 55,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear box corroded

Rear box slight blow

bonnet stay missing

Pass 4 Dec 2016 48,782 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamp slight blow (7.1.2)

Rear box corroded

bonnet stay missing

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2016 48,782 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamp slight blow (7.1.2)

Rear box corroded

bonnet stay missing

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 195/50/15h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,878 miles

no bonnet stay

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2014 33,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no bonnet stay

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,568 miles

Front bumper insecure

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 26,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,136 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 19,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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MF59 OUS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF59 OUS, 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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MF59 OUS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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