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OU59 YLX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,092 mi
Last recorded142,092 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 YLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 142,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside handbrake slightly low effort

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 139,241 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 139,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,269 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 127,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,036 miles

engine sump corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,892 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,260 miles

Exhaust back box very corroded.

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 114,260 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust back box very corroded.

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,822 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 102,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,598 miles

Back Box Outer Skin Coming Away

Fail 29 Sep 2017 90,598 miles

Back Box Outer Skin Coming Away

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,132 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 78,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,619 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 66,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,738 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front wipper slightlt smeary

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,220 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,779 miles

Rear exhaust box perished.

Rear tyres perished.

o/s/f tyre perished on the side wall.

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 YLX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OU59 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

OU59 YLX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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