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OU59 YBH

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,270 mi
Last recorded103,270 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,270 miles

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

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

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

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 96,046 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to leak of major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gases leak from rear silencer ,and various pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 89,093 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 89,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,292 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,206 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 55,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,961 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,365 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak from side of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and rusty outer caseing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,547 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,640 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 8,199 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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OU59 YBH 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 83.3%.

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 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 YBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU59 YBH registered?

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

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