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AO59 SVE

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,292 mi
Last recorded26,292 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 SVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 26,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 24,508 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 24,090 miles

front and rear brakes binding

front and rear coil spring corroding

rear axle/subframe corroding close to limit

Fail 29 Nov 2023 24,090 miles

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

front and rear brakes binding

front and rear coil spring corroding

rear axle/subframe corroding close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2022 23,186 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 22,646 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 22,636 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 21,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 21,353 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 19,612 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 13 Dec 2018 19,612 miles

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

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

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

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

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer deteriated

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 17,194 miles

Advise both front tyres cracking between treads

Advise chip in screen

Advise front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Nov 2016 15,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2015 14,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 13,129 miles

screen chipped

Pass 6 Nov 2013 11,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 9,801 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 SVE is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

AO59 SVE is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is AO59 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 SVE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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