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ST59 KUB

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 KUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 80,973 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle holed at spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 78,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,676 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,676 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 69,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 65,163 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 53,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,017 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant at bottom of radiator and on engine block ()

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both top mount plates and nuts corroded (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak filter ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' score in screen (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated, flexible pipe deteriorated, catalytic converter support bracket corroded/broken off

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2017 45,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak signs of coolant at bottom of radiator and on engine block ()

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both top mount plates and nuts corroded (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak filter ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' score in screen (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated, flexible pipe deteriorated, catalytic converter support bracket corroded/broken off

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,187 miles

Rear exhaust casing corodded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 41,187 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust casing corodded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,120 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ST59 KUB is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST59 KUB, 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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ST59 KUB is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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