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AY59 WYV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 79,289 miles

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

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

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Rear suspension corroded

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 79,289 miles

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

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

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear Rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,133 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,012 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorating

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 69,012 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorating

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 57,796 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorating

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 57,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust system deteriorating

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,640 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 47,640 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,945 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 28,290 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 9,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 9,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 8,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 8,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

items removed from the mirror

Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 5,744 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 WYV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

AY59 WYV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AY59 WYV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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