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AV59 OEW

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,322 mi
Last recorded58,322 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 OEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2023 58,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,759 miles

exhaust corroded ,rear clamp broken,front bracket broken and flex pipe damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2022 55,757 miles

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

exhaust corroded ,rear clamp broken,front bracket broken and flex pipe damaged

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,542 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer clamp fractured + front downpipe clamp fractured + rear silencer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe clamp to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust box and joint clamp deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,849 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Fail 21 Oct 2019 45,849 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 16 Oct 2018 39,878 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 37,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 30,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 24,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box rusty and blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 17,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 17,543 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 10,115 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 OEW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

AV59 OEW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is AV59 OEW safe to buy?

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