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MF59 YUE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 YUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 87,849 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

front exhaust clamp missing and bracket broken

front shocker tops corroded

rear axle and spring carriers corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2024 87,847 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

front exhaust clamp missing and bracket broken

front shocker tops corroded

offside rear shocker casing corroded

rear axle and spring carriers corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,787 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and slightly worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shocker top mounting cups corroded

both rear coil spring carriers corroded

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

front exhaust clamp missing / front exhaust bracket broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,861 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midddle to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,406 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 74,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,959 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))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 73,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,483 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,095 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 72,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,455 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,455 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper requires replacement

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,532 miles

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 YUE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YUE, 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 MF59 YUE registered?

MF59 YUE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is MF59 YUE safe to buy?

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