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AV59 LCF

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,001 mi
Last recorded105,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 105,001 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2026 105,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 100,377 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 31 Dec 2024 100,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexable getting weak (damaged)

Rear exhaust box baffle loose

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2023 94,704 miles

front exhaust flexable getting weask

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,118 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 89,101 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air fresheners on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 78,384 miles

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Side window missing

Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Door mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Side window missing

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,046 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 67,993 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

various components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,960 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 54,960 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 48,558 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 48,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and front support bracket broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,030 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear silencer deteriorating

slight leak of exhaust gases from front pipe join

Pass 12 May 2016 33,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,711 miles

Exhaust has slight blow at front

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,032 miles

Rear exhaust detrioated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,614 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 LCF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

AV59 LCF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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