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AO59 EYK

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,690 mi
Last recorded178,690 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 EYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 178,690 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 178,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet stay missing

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside front tyre worn, outer edge worn low, and perished

Offside front tyre worn and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 93,614 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 93,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Rear wheel cylinder leaking. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump is leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,986 miles

Rear Tail box exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 84,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Tail box exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,301 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,803 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,093 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skimn deterioted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 40,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 EYK is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EYK, 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 EYK registered?

AO59 EYK is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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