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AV59 UJA

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,954 mi
Last recorded124,954 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 124,954 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2025 124,868 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 114,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,052 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 97,052 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,283 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 89,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust center too rear section clamp corroded

Exhaust downpipe to center section clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hanger (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 May 2021 82,608 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2021 82,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2020 66,383 miles

Nearside Front low brake pad warning light wire broken.

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

Fail 18 May 2020 66,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65x14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front low brake pad warning light wire broken.

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

Pass 23 May 2019 57,427 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 57,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 57,340 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 45,584 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,015 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 33,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light cracking outer of rear tyres

Pass 1 May 2014 33,896 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

light cracking outer of rear tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,616 miles

rear exhaust box heaverly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,046 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 UJA 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 63.6%.

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 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

AV59 UJA is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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