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MV59 MKO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,726 mi
Last recorded108,726 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 MKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 108,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 108,726 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 91,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,727 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,715 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 73,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,286 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 71,283 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake not working. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,782 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,068 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,387 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,387 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,425 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,630 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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MV59 MKO 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 76.5%.

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 MV59 MKO, 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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MV59 MKO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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