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MK59 YZY

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,326 mi
Last recorded37,326 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre bald outer edge

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 37,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre bald outer edge

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

Offside Wiper poor

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,941 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 33,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,211 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,774 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,100 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 20,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,785 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 YZY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

MK59 YZY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is MK59 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 YZY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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