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MK59 MUW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,196 mi
Last recorded84,196 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 MUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 75,695 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 75,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 67,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,921 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Apr 2023 58,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Apr 2022 48,845 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 43,704 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,516 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 42,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,342 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Aug 2017 34,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jul 2016 28,550 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 13,733 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,763 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 MUW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

MK59 MUW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is MK59 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 MUW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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