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AK59 TYV

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,628 mi
Last recorded111,628 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,628 miles

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

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

park brake lever long pull

Pass 14 Oct 2022 108,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 104,006 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,612 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,880 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,569 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 96,569 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,159 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 90,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,898 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges. 1756514

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge. 1756514

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 12 Nov 2016 79,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges. 1756514

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge. 1756514

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 67,889 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 67,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,285 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 55,285 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge.(1756514t)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,201 miles

nsf wiper blade starting to split

osf inner brake disc scored

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,419 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 TYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red 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 AK59 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

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

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