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MJ59 KYN

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,287 mi
Last recorded91,287 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 KYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,287 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 90,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake Hose Fracture at Retaining Bracket in Wheel Arch (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 86,931 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 18 Jun 2024 86,929 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,543 miles

Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp broken

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))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2023 79,539 miles

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

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

Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp broken

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))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,898 miles

Offside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,679 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,687 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 54,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2018 49,725 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 43,731 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 43,730 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low

Pass 26 Nov 2016 41,517 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 41,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,433 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 34,432 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight pullsing on front brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2014 30,638 miles

n/s/r mudflap loose

o/s/f brake pullsing slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,368 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 26,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 15,800 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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MJ59 KYN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ59 KYN, 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 MJ59 KYN registered?

MJ59 KYN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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