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AJ59 AZU

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,549 mi
Last recorded82,549 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 AZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 82,549 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES BOTH=175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 82,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES BOTH=175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 74,102 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 74,096 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 60,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 51,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 12,598 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 12,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 3,673 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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AJ59 AZU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ59 AZU, 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 AJ59 AZU registered?

AJ59 AZU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is AJ59 AZU safe to buy?

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