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MK59 UBF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 85,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroded

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,903 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 83,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,831 miles

brakes lings to be checked , near side park brake did not lock out, only just meeting requirements to pass .

exhaust showing corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2019 73,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brakes lings to be checked , near side park brake did not lock out, only just meeting requirements to pass .

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,787 miles

brakes linings to be inspected

exhaust showing corrosion , clamps requier replaceing

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2018 66,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,617 miles

brakes pads on front axle to be reinspected in 4000 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

near side front damper, fine misting from damper seal

near side rear tyre tread to side wall perishing

off side front tyre showing uneven wear

wheel tracking requiers adjustment

Fail 19 Oct 2017 57,617 miles

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

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

brakes pads on front axle to be reinspected in 4000 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

near side front damper, fine misting from damper seal

near side rear tyre tread to side wall perishing

off side front tyre showing uneven wear

wheel tracking requiers adjustment

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,605 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 19 Oct 2016 47,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,474 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 39,474 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,944 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UBF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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