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AO59 LLW

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,256 mi
Last recorded83,256 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 83,256 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,959 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 80,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 79,011 miles

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

under body under sealed

Fail 24 Aug 2023 79,011 miles

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

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

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

under body under sealed

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,441 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 64,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,190 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,190 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,772 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 40,772 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,168 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket, rear exhaust clamp & box corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

tyres perished

Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,650 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 10,680 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 LLW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LLW, 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 LLW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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