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OY59 PPX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,381 mi
Last recorded85,381 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 PPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,381 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 18 Dec 2024 85,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Dec 2023 74,877 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 57,753 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating.

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 57,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi deteriorating.

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 36,528 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 36,522 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,685 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,626 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 20,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,241 miles

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

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 8 Sep 2012 14,365 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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OY59 PPX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY59 PPX, 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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OY59 PPX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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