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PO59 YKX

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,996 mi
Last recorded77,996 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,694 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 68,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,191 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,582 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

at least 1 exhaust metal mounting strap is incomplete.

exhaust shows corrosion.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 58,574 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

at least 1 exhaust metal mounting strap is incomplete.

exhaust shows corrosion.

near side front wiper blade rubber is extensively split/deteriorated.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,974 miles

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

Front both corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,978 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 43,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,439 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 34,439 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,648 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 YKX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO59 YKX registered?

PO59 YKX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is PO59 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO59 YKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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