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MK59 FYJ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,567 mi
Last recorded105,567 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 105,567 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front and rear of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner brake caliper lock pin incorrect (r) pin not fitted

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 105,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front and rear of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 102,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened worn/noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount spinning, doesn't appear to be full tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened worn/noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 98,015 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also attached sub frame extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 98,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low up/down adjuster is missing (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside both have low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also attached sub frame extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 92,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 92,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,156 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 76,153 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,334 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,470 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 67,470 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,509 miles

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

exhaust system corroded at back box and worn flexy pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,482 miles

back box correded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,916 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,522 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 27,348 miles

OSR light lens cracked

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,348 miles

OSR light lens cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,025 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 FYJ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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