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OV59 YSB

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,835 mi
Last recorded62,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 YSB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 62,835 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 62,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2025 62,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,472 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 59,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 58,496 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket broken system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,944 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Exhaust mid join missing exhaust system still secure

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 54,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Exhaust mid join missing exhaust system still secure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,372 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 53,430 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 53,430 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 57,596 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,423 miles

Rear silencer deteriorate outer skin lose

Fail 7 Dec 2017 49,423 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear silencer deteriorate outer skin lose

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,245 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,557 miles

slight oil leak from filter

Pass 21 Dec 2013 26,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,841 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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OV59 YSB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV59 YSB, 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 OV59 YSB registered?

OV59 YSB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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