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PK59 OWW

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,704 mi
Last recorded59,704 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 OWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 59,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 59,704 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,935 miles

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

exhaust weak and slight leak

springs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 57,935 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust weak and slight leak

springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,868 miles

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

springs corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 56,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 55,742 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,864 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2020 54,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly down on effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,323 miles

covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear secondary tail lamp in op

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,161 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,646 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,001 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin broken

removed items from drivers view

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded and broken but not blowing

Fail 4 Oct 2014 36,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded and broken but not blowing

Pass 12 Oct 2013 31,007 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 30,839 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,302 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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PK59 OWW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PK59 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

PK59 OWW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is PK59 OWW safe to buy?

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