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VO59 YBS

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,264 mi
Last recorded66,264 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 YBS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 66,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 60,127 miles

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2024 60,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2023 52,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,816 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 49,678 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring mounting on rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,759 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scolloping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,751 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 41,654 miles

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

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

Parking brakes overall efficiency only just met at 17% (minimum requirement 16%). Offside requires attention

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,383 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,552 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,285 miles

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,746 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,864 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,524 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 16,085 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,318 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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VO59 YBS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO59 YBS, 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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VO59 YBS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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