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AV59 WXG

2009 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,077 mi
Last recorded88,077 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 WXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 88,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,366 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,948 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 79,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge of tread

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 69,073 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,812 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,278 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 58,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly low.

Nearside Rear wearing slightly low.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,110 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 31,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 21,078 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,667 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 WXG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

AV59 WXG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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