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AD59 OMK

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 74,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,427 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 69,426 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,086 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,910 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 51,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,778 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2019 47,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,494 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear exhaust box casing rusted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 43,494 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear exhaust box casing rusted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,104 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2017 39,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2016 36,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 36,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 33,874 miles

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

N/S Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2015 33,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S Driveshaft oil seal leaking

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,325 miles

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

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

N/S Driveshaft oil seal slight leak

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Dec 2014 29,325 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

N/S Driveshaft oil seal slight leak

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,583 miles

Minor leak from N/S driveshaft seal

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,611 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

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 OMK is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OMK, 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 OMK registered?

AD59 OMK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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