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PK59 LAE

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,978 mi
Last recorded80,978 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 LAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,978 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 80,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2024 78,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 69,101 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,719 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 66,718 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,981 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 65,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,047 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 55,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,225 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,963 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,940 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,514 miles

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

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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PK59 LAE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK59 LAE, 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 PK59 LAE registered?

PK59 LAE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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