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PO59 YJD

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,419 mi
Last recorded57,419 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 YJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 57,419 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and mount broken

Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,625 miles

exhaust corroded,bracket broken off

Pass 1 Mar 2024 54,389 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust systen corroded

sump corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 54,387 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust systen corroded

sump corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,489 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle and springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,969 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear axle heavily corroded other than were holed

Fail 2 Mar 2022 49,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle near lower shocker mount holed with corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear axle heavily corroded other than were holed

Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,923 miles

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear silencer heavily corroded and clamp broken

Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 31,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,997 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 25,952 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 18,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,984 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 YJD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJD, 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 YJD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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