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MK59 MRV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,193 mi
Last recorded157,193 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 MRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 157,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 157,143 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

backbox corrosion and first skin coming off

Fail 20 Dec 2024 157,143 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

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

backbox corrosion and first skin coming off

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 154,094 miles

o/s/r hand brake cable- outer casing exposing cable.

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2023 154,094 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

o/s/r hand brake cable- outer casing exposing cable.

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2023 153,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 151,659 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 151,658 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 149,835 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 149,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 147,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 147,481 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 145,293 miles

Nearside and Offside front top strut mount washers corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 142,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 138,546 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 126,530 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 126,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,653 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 108,653 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,953 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,994 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,537 miles

Nearside 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 MRV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

MK59 MRV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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