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MK59 UBW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UBW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 82,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 82,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,796 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 71,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,529 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 65,526 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,770 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 59,766 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf rear bushes,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair wheel has grab,advise (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 51,697 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf rear bushes,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails,advise ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair wheel has grab,advise (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,171 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsr,osr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi,advise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 44,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsr,osr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi,advise (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 36,751 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,879 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,149 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,424 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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 15,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,549 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight brake bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2012 6,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UBW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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