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AU59 UPZ

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,913 mi
Last recorded112,913 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 UPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 112,913 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 112,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,192 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension items corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension items corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 107,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre side wall damage.

Fail 2 Nov 2022 107,855 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre side wall damage.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,063 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre side wall damage

Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

n/s front tyre side wall damage

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,525 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of the rear exhaust mount not secured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,777 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 89,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,279 miles

1.exaust rear box starting to corrode 2.front tyres wearing low on edges 3.n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,844 miles

Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,152 miles

Front and rear wipers smearing

Front brake discs lipped

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)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriated

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads

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 UPZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPZ, 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

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What year was AU59 UPZ registered?

AU59 UPZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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