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AY59 WZO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,124 mi
Last recorded130,124 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 WZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 130,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,638 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10 mm circle in Zone B

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

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled and distorted on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 114,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10 mm circle in Zone B

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

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled and distorted on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 100,374 miles

Nearside rear wheel buckled and slightly distorted on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2020 100,374 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside rear wheel buckled and slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,682 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,212 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 92,200 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,356 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 62,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 23 Oct 2015 47,958 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2014 40,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 31,159 miles

Rear exhaust box is deteriorated.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WZO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WZO, 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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AY59 WZO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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