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AV59 FMM

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,310 mi
Last recorded51,310 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 FMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,362 miles

Exhaust System corroded!

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly misshaped inner edge.

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corrosion.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 49,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly misshaped inner edge.

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corrosion.

Pass 27 Aug 2022 48,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 48,339 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general rust on rear suspension

Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,194 miles

nearside rear brake hoses bracket damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 46,194 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear brake hoses bracket damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,833 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,769 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

exhaust rear box rusty/tatty

Fail 27 Sep 2017 42,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

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

exhaust rear box rusty/tatty

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,915 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 32,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,362 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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AV59 FMM is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV59 FMM, 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 AV59 FMM registered?

AV59 FMM is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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