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AV59 OBZ

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,488 mi
Last recorded91,488 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,488 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 91,487 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,762 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,895 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,503 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 69,501 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,897 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,035 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

flexi & rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2017 46,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

flexi & rear exhaust box in poor condition, rear clamp worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,347 miles

rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Oct 2013 18,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 18,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 14,045 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 OBZ is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

AV59 OBZ is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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