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AO59 XMS

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 63,583 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 63,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 59,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower split in rear bumper behind wheel

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 55,111 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 51,355 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded but not holed

Pass 30 Dec 2021 48,518 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 45,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer - outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 41,559 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 41,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,511 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 34,211 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 29,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 25,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,325 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,730 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 XMS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

AO59 XMS is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is AO59 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 XMS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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