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AO59 TCX

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,294 mi
Last recorded109,294 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 103,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,708 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 96,708 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,259 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 94,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,550 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 90,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,811 miles

front exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust box deteriorated

under tray fitted covering brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,107 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 88,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,283 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,986 miles

Front exhaust bracket & clamp broken

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 80,986 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket & clamp broken

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,051 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2016 65,051 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED. (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,064 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,439 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 TCX is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

AO59 TCX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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