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MK59 FDL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,807 mi
Last recorded107,807 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 FDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 107,807 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,163 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 75,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advice rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 63,510 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14/82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advice engine oil very low

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine sump pan corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,028 miles

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

advice front exhaust mtg deteriorated

advice n/s rear upper shock absorber rubber bush worn

advice rear exhaust clamp missing

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advice n/s front tyre on wear indicator 175/65/14/82t

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advice o/s rear tyre on wear indicator 175/65/14/82t

advice rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,066 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 26,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,885 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MK59 FDL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK59 FDL, 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 MK59 FDL registered?

MK59 FDL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MK59 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 FDL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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