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AK59 TZM

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,046 mi
Last recorded19,046 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 19,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 18,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 18,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 18,627 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 18,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 18,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 18,095 miles

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

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

exhaust back box starting to rust

Pass 1 Sep 2020 17,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 16,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 16,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and back box joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 15,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,539 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,539 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 TZM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

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

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