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MK59 FVT

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,375 mi
Last recorded61,375 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 61,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer sheathing broken. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split and cracked in main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer sheathing broken. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely cracked / split on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2.0 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape and severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 56,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape and severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,767 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 41,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,509 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Fail 6 Aug 2021 37,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and run flat (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 34,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 34,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 31,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,763 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,223 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 13,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,361 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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MK59 FVT is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK59 FVT, 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 MK59 FVT registered?

MK59 FVT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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