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AV59 KYU

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,741 mi
Last recorded134,741 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 KYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,741 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 134,290 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,686 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil spings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf\osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nsr\osr (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 126,686 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil spings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf\osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nsr\osr (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 123,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth, wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs corroded, carriers also corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 122,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished. uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded nearside to offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,467 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coming from cap ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both strong advise (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 118,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns/os (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 118,680 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount/fixing corroding[water trap]

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns/os (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have a small corrosion lip at top of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both top shock mounts and nuts corroding due to water trap

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,536 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,861 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,545 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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AV59 KYU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV59 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

AV59 KYU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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