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AY59 XAS

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,484 mi
Last recorded80,484 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XAS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 80,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,783 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 55,332 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear view mirror missing

Fail 20 Nov 2019 55,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,235 miles

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2018 46,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,138 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 40,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 32,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,028 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,849 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 XAS is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

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

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