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AO59 CSU

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,887 mi
Last recorded40,887 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 40,887 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,161 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 35,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/f driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp rusted away

Fail 30 Aug 2022 35,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/f driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

front exhaust clamp rusted away

Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,566 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 31,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,279 miles

Front exhaust flexi unit damaged

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 23,279 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexi unit damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,599 miles

Front Both suspension top mounts rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,982 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,673 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,478 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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AO59 CSU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO59 CSU, 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 AO59 CSU registered?

AO59 CSU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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