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PO59 YLL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,716 mi
Last recorded31,716 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 YLL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 31,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 30,790 miles

clutch pedal sticking

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2024 30,763 miles

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

clutch pedal sticking

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2023 30,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,630 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,344 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 23,343 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 23,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,000 miles

ALL 4 tyres starting to perish on walls.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,132 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 16,695 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,871 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,378 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 YLL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLL, 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 PO59 YLL registered?

PO59 YLL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is PO59 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO59 YLL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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