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AK59 TGF

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 TGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 86,563 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 86,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 73,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,850 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes cracked/creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 71,850 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes cracked/creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe/cat bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 66,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,419 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,789 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded but not broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front lower mount under gear box broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,082 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 47,082 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,748 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 32,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,272 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,322 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box but no leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,971 miles

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

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

Offside 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 TGF 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 AK59 TGF, 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 TGF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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