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AK59 UAG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,986 mi
Last recorded60,986 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UAG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 60,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 60,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 59,505 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 58,069 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,437 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,072 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2020 54,072 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,272 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2019 53,272 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2018 52,539 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 52,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside sholder

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,053 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Offside Front Tyre, inner egde wearing low

Fail 21 Oct 2016 50,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Accident damage to o/s/f

Exhaust back box corroded.

Offside Front Tyre, inner egde wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,286 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,461 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,114 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 34,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,599 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 UAG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

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

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