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MK59 UDZ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,803 mi
Last recorded71,803 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,803 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 67,423 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle heavily undersealed and repaired

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,392 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,529 miles

Coolant level low

Rear axle corroded but not excessively

Rear wiper seized

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,331 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 47,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 23,337 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2016 23,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,444 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

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

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,212 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,197 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 UDZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

MK59 UDZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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