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AO59 DYF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,424 mi
Last recorded59,424 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,424 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 59,423 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 59,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,159 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 59,159 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,846 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust front flexis inscure

nsf tyre at limit

Fail 25 Aug 2022 58,781 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring location rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust front flexis inscure

nsf tyre at limit

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,318 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 58,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,752 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty and front flexi slightly inscure

nsf tyre close to limit

osr shock bush slightly worn

play in nsf shock top mount

rear spring location rusty not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2018 40,660 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 40,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,881 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,139 miles

unable to inspect underside fully due to under shields

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,381 miles

all tyres cracking and front worn on edges

oil leak

rear box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,115 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,798 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 DYF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO59 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

AO59 DYF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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