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AD59 OCZ

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 73,890 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Suspension corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 59,870 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2024 49,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,542 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear axel corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2022 28,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,770 miles

Exhaust corroded

Sump corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 26,768 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Sump corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2020 23,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,932 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 21,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 18,709 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 18,707 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 15,624 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 12,090 miles

all tyres perished & cracked showing age

Pass 7 May 2015 6,798 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 6,301 miles

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

cracks in all tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2013 5,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 3,764 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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AD59 OCZ 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 75%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

AD59 OCZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is AD59 OCZ safe to buy?

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