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AK59 BYL

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,939 miles

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

x 2 rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,481 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,046 miles

rear exhaust back box outter metal skin corrored away

Fail 7 Jun 2017 58,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust back box outter metal skin corrored away

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,829 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 53,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,533 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,517 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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AK59 BYL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK59 BYL, 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 AK59 BYL registered?

AK59 BYL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is AK59 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 BYL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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