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AK59 THV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,932 mi
Last recorded105,932 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 THV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2026 105,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,253 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2024 96,056 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle spring seating (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,788 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 78,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust still secure

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal gearbox bearings noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,903 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 75,902 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake cable mount corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,623 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2018 67,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/sf tyre bold on inner and outer 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,852 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,016 miles

coolant leaking

front exhaust clamp and flexi pipe damaged but still supported and not leaking exhaust gases

n/s/f drive shaft oil seal leaking

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges due to wheel alignment fault

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 56,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking

front exhaust clamp and flexi pipe damaged but still supported and not leaking exhaust gases

n/s/f drive shaft oil seal leaking

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges due to wheel alignment fault

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,616 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre valves deteriorated

exhaust clamp missing from center to rear

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 49,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyre valves deteriorated

exhaust clamp missing from center to rear

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 43,841 miles

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

Oil leak

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

gearbox oil leak

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,841 miles

Oil leak

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

gearbox oil leak

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,117 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer deterioated slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,940 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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AK59 THV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AK59 THV, 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 THV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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