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AK59 BYV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 BYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 57,168 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 57,168 miles

Emissions unable to be completed INSUFFICIENT OIL TO CARRY OUT TEST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 53,756 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 53,756 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 49,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at joint of rear box. just needs new clamp and re-seal. (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamps slight glazing, not adversely affecting beam image/pattern.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal leaking transmission fluid slightly.

Nearside Front Passenger front window doesnt open.

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 3 Aug 2024 49,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at joint of rear box. just needs new clamp and re-seal. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front headlamps slight glazing, not adversely affecting beam image/pattern.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal leaking transmission fluid slightly.

Nearside Front Passenger front window doesnt open.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable puncture, sidewall marked with yellow chalk, 175-65-14.

Rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,145 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front have slight product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp has corroded and split but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 42,024 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 38,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bad corrosion on rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box down to second skin

underside corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 35,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bad corrosion on rear axle

Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 29,111 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracks in tyre/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in/perished

Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and worn on extreme outer edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,554 miles

Nearside Front 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 BYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYV, 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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AK59 BYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2009.

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