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AU59 URN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,609 mi
Last recorded78,609 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 URN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 78,609 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Oxidized (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wipers not tested

Coolant leak Metal pipe ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 77,705 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine overheating

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2024 77,705 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt missing

engine overheating

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2022 73,698 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 73,687 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,118 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 70,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,627 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,610 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,782 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,599 miles

Rear Tyres, both sides are perishing on inner sidewalls

Rear Wheels both sides have a slight brake bind

Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to split inner sidewalls

Fail 20 Aug 2016 52,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to split inner sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,715 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,819 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,334 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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AU59 URN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 URN, 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 AU59 URN registered?

AU59 URN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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