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OU59 YBA

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,313 mi
Last recorded96,313 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 YBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Mirror cracked

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 92,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,415 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 86,409 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,402 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,193 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,087 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,078 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 58,058 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure CLAMP MISSING. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BOTH RACK ARM BALL JOINTS. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,018 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 41,253 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

exhaust rear box very rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,253 miles

exhaust rear box very rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,886 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,307 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 13,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,948 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OU59 YBA is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU59 YBA, 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 OU59 YBA registered?

OU59 YBA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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