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AO59 CUK

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,358 mi
Last recorded66,358 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 66,358 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 62,276 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded but not excessively

Fail 11 Nov 2025 62,276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 Nov 2024 57,712 miles

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 54,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,666 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 53,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,770 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not leaking.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 42,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 38,731 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to screen in zone A but less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and second skin visible but not leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,793 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 31,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,878 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 25,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,359 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,437 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 CUK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CUK, 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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AO59 CUK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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