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AY59 WXL

2009 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,590 mi
Last recorded107,590 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 WXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 107,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 107,586 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear joint clamps missing. front and centre exhaust hanger brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mounting on rear suspension beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and slight blow on inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 93,839 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer inlet pipe corroded/slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 81,855 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASING DETERIORATED

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose SILENCER CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,058 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre aged and perished (2015)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre aged and perished (2015)

Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush separated from alloy inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush separated from alloy inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre aged and perished (2015)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished within tread

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished within tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre aged and perished (2015)

Pass 22 Aug 2020 57,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust clamps and mounts broken system secure

Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,843 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 55,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,414 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 38,414 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,071 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,194 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,306 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,024 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 WXL is a 2009 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY59 WXL, 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 AY59 WXL registered?

AY59 WXL is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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