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MK59 UJM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,536 miles

Gear box noisy and fifth gear

Gearbox and engine area wet

Secondary number plate lamp inop

Fail 7 Mar 2020 98,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear box noisy and fifth gear

Gearbox and engine area wet

Secondary number plate lamp inop

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,829 miles

Handbrake high

Nearside Front Side lamp worked when tapped

Fail 1 Mar 2019 87,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Handbrake high

Nearside Front Side lamp worked when tapped

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,046 miles

Exhaust system rusted and flacking

Fail 3 Mar 2018 80,046 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust system rusted and flacking

N/s/r bump stop loose, o/s/f tyre worn edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,443 miles

Engine sump porous and leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2017 71,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine sump porous and leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,616 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 62,616 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,253 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 62,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,134 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,486 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 34,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,690 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 UJM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

MK59 UJM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is MK59 UJM safe to buy?

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