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AV59 ULT

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,151 mi
Last recorded56,151 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 56,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 53,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective cat hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

several items corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2024 53,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat to middle and middle to rear flanges leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush badly worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective cat hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

several items corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,953 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2023 50,884 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,768 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,346 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,317 miles

Exhaust system is slightly deteriorated and corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,388 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

rear exhaust has slight blow

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,940 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,045 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Both front tyre outer edges slightly worn

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,671 miles

NSF & OSF Tyres wearing slightly on outer edges. They are also slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,680 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,145 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2012 9,769 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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 ULT 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 87.5%.

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 ULT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV59 ULT registered?

AV59 ULT is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is AV59 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 ULT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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