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AO59 HKW

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,571 mi
Last recorded117,571 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 117,571 miles

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

Front exhaust support corroded weak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

bonnet support rod loose

Fail 6 Dec 2017 117,264 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust support corroded weak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

bonnet support rod loose

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear suspention bump stops broken off and rattling around inside springs

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust front mount broken

Fail 2 Nov 2016 108,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear suspention bump stops broken off and rattling around inside springs

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust front mount broken

Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,276 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 91,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 70,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 49,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,038 miles

wipers poor

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 HKW is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

AO59 HKW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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