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MF59 YWG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 YWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 119,821 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 119,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 117,228 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 117,226 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 107,421 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,692 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,247 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,352 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,889 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,260 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,062 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,556 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 YWG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF59 YWG registered?

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

Is MF59 YWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 YWG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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