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AV59 ODX

2009 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,333 mi
Last recorded91,333 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ODX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,333 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Slight brake bind at offside front

Fail 13 Jan 2026 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front shocks corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight brake bind at offside front

Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,058 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 82,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear shock corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 73,716 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shocks are corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 73,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shocks are corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,032 miles

Both rear shocks casings corroded

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 66,030 miles

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

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

Both rear shocks casings corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,225 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 58,223 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

Fail 11 Jan 2021 54,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,537 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 51,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,160 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 35,218 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 35,218 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017
Pass 18 Jan 2016 20,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,415 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON SIDEWALL

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 17,102 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,819 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 ODX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ODX, 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 ODX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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