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AO59 XMF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,662 mi
Last recorded115,662 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,662 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 115,629 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside strut. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside axle spring mount. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 113,673 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 111,907 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2024 111,907 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,693 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,635 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,631 miles

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

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

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

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

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,219 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box and clamp corroded

nearside rear bump stop detached

Fail 13 Feb 2018 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box and clamp corroded

nearside rear bump stop detached

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,747 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 54,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads starting to get near limit

nearside rear bump stop unattched

offside rear tyre starting to perished and going outer shape

Fail 13 May 2016 54,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads starting to get near limit

nearside rear bump stop unattched

offside rear tyre starting to perished and going outer shape

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,015 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,823 miles
Fail 19 May 2014

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 28,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,715 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 XMF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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