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RE59 UYZ

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,699 mi
Last recorded85,699 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 UYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 85,699 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2025 85,637 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 80,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,969 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,544 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhuast box outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 67,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 63,450 miles

Both rear wheels binding

Offside rear tyre split cracked and perished 175-65-14

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 55,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2017 49,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,189 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,607 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 21,309 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres close to wear indicators

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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RE59 UYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE59 UYZ, 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 RE59 UYZ registered?

RE59 UYZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is RE59 UYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 UYZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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