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MK59 MSU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,832 mi
Last recorded75,832 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 MSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 75,832 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,237 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH ON INNER WALS SOME DEEP 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,305 miles

rear axle corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,897 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 58,897 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 56,163 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 52,326 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,856 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 48,855 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,394 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,055 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 36,923 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,839 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 3,326 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 MSU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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