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AU59 UPN

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,769 mi
Last recorded97,769 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 UPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,769 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear beam axel poor condition / corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear spring seats poor condition / repaired

Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,473 miles

Under body corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,472 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,646 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle spring cups corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 86,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle spring cups corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle spring cups corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 85,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle spring cups corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,540 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 58,973 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box rotten (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,464 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 74,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both , cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,111 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,110 miles

Exhaust rear tailbox outer skin corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,110 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing. (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,228 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 46,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,733 miles

rr exh corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,325 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AU59 UPN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU59 UPN, 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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AU59 UPN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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