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AV59 OBL

2009 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,465 mi
Last recorded150,465 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 150,465 miles

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 140,663 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front foglamp reflectors deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2021 138,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both front foglamp reflectors deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 134,407 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield corroded but silencer not leaking gases and still supporting

Pass 5 Oct 2018 132,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 107,751 miles

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,746 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 88,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 OBL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBL, 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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AV59 OBL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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