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PO59 YDP

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,851 mi
Last recorded105,851 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 YDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 105,851 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 105,850 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 104,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 101,779 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 101,776 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 156,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 150,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,656 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 90,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,890 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall.[not deep enough to reach ply or cords]

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,974 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 57,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,245 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,151 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,869 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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PO59 YDP is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 PO59 YDP, 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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PO59 YDP is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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