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MK59 UJG

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,744 mi
Last recorded92,744 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 UJG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,744 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 92,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,796 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,971 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

park brake requirements only just met.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 79,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,868 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle has age related corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,577 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 16 Mar 2021 55,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,539 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,144 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 42,144 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,129 miles

Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracked,but no cords visible, advise replacement

Fail 7 Mar 2018 37,129 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracked,but no cords visible, advise replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,625 miles

engine oil level; low nd adjusted prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,761 miles

Front both front tyres @ 3mm

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damp but no signs of split or insecure

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing and body damaged but no sharp edges (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, but not blowing

Fail 11 Mar 2016 25,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front both front tyres @ 3mm

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damp but no signs of split or insecure

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing and body damaged but no sharp edges (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, but not blowing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 4,761 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 UJG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UJG, 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 UJG registered?

MK59 UJG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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