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AY59 AZC

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,714 mi
Last recorded36,714 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 AZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 36,714 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle becoming corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 36,470 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both suspension arm ball joint gaiters are slightly perished and cracked

Offside Rear wheel / brake binding slightly when spun by hand

Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective down pipe to gear box mounting corroded and partly missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side of trailing arm / axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated but beam pattern or emitted light not affected. both lamps

Pass 7 Nov 2022 35,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,766 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 35,765 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking around tread outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 35,349 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,153 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,125 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,141 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 32,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,930 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 25,890 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 21,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 15,591 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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AY59 AZC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY59 AZC, 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 AY59 AZC registered?

AY59 AZC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AY59 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 AZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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