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AO59 KSY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 99,315 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,830 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 88,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,163 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,046 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 65,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 57,942 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,809 miles

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

nearside headlight beam pattern not sharp

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,696 miles

1. Engine Cover fitted 2. Undertray Fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 46,696 miles

1. Engine Cover fitted 2. Undertray Fitted

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,343 miles

coolant leaking from bleed point n/s of engine above gearbox

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

Fail 10 Oct 2014 32,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,445 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 24,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,068 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 KSY 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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

AO59 KSY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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