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AO59 MYV

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 81,113 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe extensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 78,400 miles

Gearbox earth strap broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount slight play and worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 78,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Gearbox earth strap broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount slight play and worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 74,154 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions only just met.

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Shows signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2022 71,227 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear spring and suspension/axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all of exhaust deteriorated and flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joins at front and back box clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle and coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 67,794 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joins at front and back box clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle and coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,968 miles

Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 62,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,043 miles

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

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

various components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 55,035 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi broken and 2 clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

various components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to wear and slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive possibly front crankshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 48,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to wear and slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fitted anew bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive possibly front crankshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up water (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 43,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers split

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 36,148 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,861 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,904 miles

offside front tyre inner wall tread starting to separate

Fail 18 Jul 2014 21,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre inner wall tread starting to separate

Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres low

Pass 9 Jul 2012 5,428 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 5,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

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 MYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MYV, 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 MYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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