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AD59 FDE

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,700 mi
Last recorded91,700 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 FDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 91,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 91,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Joint to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 88,352 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake only just met requirement

Rear beam AXLE corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2024 88,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake only just met requirement

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear beam AXLE corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,178 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 72,198 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 66,349 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 66,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,591 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,036 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 61,036 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,454 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,418 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 45,418 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,421 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box cassing corrded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 31,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust back box cassing corrded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,149 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing

Rear exhaust box corroded

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,964 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front wiper blade split

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear muffler corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 25,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front wiper blade split

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear muffler corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,688 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)

osf inner brake disc scored

rear exhaust box corroded

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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AD59 FDE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD59 FDE, 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 AD59 FDE registered?

AD59 FDE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is AD59 FDE safe to buy?

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