CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO59 YPM

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,850 mi
Last recorded48,850 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 48,850 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Rear Suspension axle corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2026 48,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Rear Suspension axle corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,709 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,897 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,139 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 15,770 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 15,218 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Slight damage Nearside front tyre sidewall

Slight damage offside front wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2019 14,673 miles

Slight damage to Nearside front tyre sidewall

Slight damage to offside front wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2018 13,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 11,654 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 9,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 9,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 7,721 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2013 6,433 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front discs little pitted inner face

Pass 11 Dec 2012 4,882 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO59 YPM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO59 YPM?

You can check the full history of AO59 YPM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO59 YPM registered?

AO59 YPM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is AO59 YPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 YPM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO59 YPM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO59 YPM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.